In this cartoon, it depicts a great example of what non-verbal communication entails and what kinesics means as a form of communication. Within the cartoon, the person on the right, the speaker, had just concluded his speech and was looking for input on his speech. While the audience didn’t say a word about his performance and speech, different audience had already shown their thoughts and opinions about the speech through their body language. For example, one is asleep, another yawns, and a third raises a hand showing his intention to ask a question. To add more to the cartoon, even though the speaker just gave a lecture about non-verbal communication, he fails to read them the audience. This reflects the chapter’s emphasis on how gestures, facial expressions, and posture convey powerful messages, sometimes more honestly than words at times.

This cartoon relates a lot to my work experience. In my work and school experience, especially during meetings or project presentations, I’ve seen how nonverbal feedback and body language, like eye contact, fidgeting, or nodding, relays their interest, confusion, or boredom toward the material I am conveying. From understanding each and every one of the non-verbal communications it signifies whether or not I need to further improve in my speech and presentations. This cartoon reminded me that being aware of nonverbal responses is just as important as delivering content. The cartoon humorously highlights how overlooking body language can lead to communication failures, even among experts.

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