Speaking Without a Word

Everything we do is symbolic. From hearts on a paper, to things we say everything means something. The body language and facial expression to the tone of voice someone has can make all the difference. I have found that I would much rather talk to someone in person or on the phone than by a text or Facebook message. The way I am feeling towards that particular individual and what is said can be skewed depending on how I am feeling about myself and how I assume the person is feeling that is communicating with me. It is much easier to differentiate someone that is mad and someone that is sad when you can actually see their face expression or hear the tone of their voice.

We all know the saying "If moms not happy nobodys.happy." I've learned thru trial and error what I should do and not do when someone in my family isn't happy. Sometimes it is to go clean the bathroom or vacuum the floor really quick to ease the tension of stressed out mom. At times I have found that it is better to just leave and give people their space. Other times it is to just stop what I am doing, sit and listen. Its because I know my family well enough and their body language and tone of voice that I don't have to ask "whats your problem?" I can just tell.

That is with other aspects of relationships too. My roommate and I were talking the other night just about completely random stuff. Suddenly she stopped ,looked at me and said " I know that face." I hadn't said anything to her, I was just listening and she could tell exactly what I was feeling by the big smile on my face. We then busted up laughing and continued our conversation. Its interesting to me that if we pay attention we can tell a lot about a person and how they are feeling. Each of us if we like it or not,speak even without saying a word.