7–38–55 Communication Rule

According to Prof. Albert Mehrabian that there are three core elements in the effective face-to-face communication of emotions or attitudes: nonverbal behavior (facial expressions, for example), tone of voice, and the literal meaning of the spoken word.

Prof. Mehrabian quantified this tendency: words, tone of voice, and body language respectively account for 7%, 38%, and 55% of personal communication.

And the reason we are sharing the article with you all is that during any important communication in your life be it an interview, group discussions, or negotiation, you need to be aware how to have created a win-win situation or an outcome to your advantage while keeping a check on the rule.

So let’s dwell into this each component and how they matter

WORDS

WORDS CAN INSPIRE

Although it is just Comprises of only 7 %, this 7 % is still can be a game-changer,

During any effective communication, you are expressing yourself by words for the other parties to understand you, Choosing the right word ensures the correct message is delivered, as well as it adds credibility because the…