This document discusses nonverbal communication, which it defines as signaling meaning through behavior other than words. It notes that nonverbal communication is important, spontaneous, and unintentional. It also states that over half of communicated attitude is through nonverbal behaviors rather than words. The document outlines several nonverbal codes including kinesics, oculesics, paralanguage, proxemics, haptics, and chronemics. It concludes that nonverbal communication can be influenced by factors like culture, gender, and ambiguity.