Is it true that 55% of meaning is conveyed with body language, 38% with tone, and 7% with words?

If so, then why is it so difficult to understand what someone who is speaking another language is saying? If not, then where did the saying come from?Is it true that 55% of meaning is conveyed with body language, 38% with tone, and 7% with words?
Anybody who tries to give you exact percentages for highly-variable phenomenon is most likely engaging in pseudoscience!





However, a big portion of communication - especially unfilterted/honest communication - is transmitted through body language; the facial muscles are different for a fake smile vs. real smile etc. This is not enough to overcome cultural barriers - although it helps in determining if someone from another culture is experiencing some type of emotions (angry/sad/happy etc). You need words for more precise communication (non-emotional).Is it true that 55% of meaning is conveyed with body language, 38% with tone, and 7% with words?
i don't know but did you know when you read something u only comprehend 50% of it you have to read it again to understand 10 more % and again to understand 10% until you finally can comprehend it 100%
I'd believe those stats are true.


Most people have a hard time understanding because they usually listen only to the words. However, there are some that watch tone and body language as well and are much more able to communicate.
i believe so. some one can be saying something innocent and say it with the wrong tone and/or body language and I'll get offended. as humans body lang. and tone are what we pay attention to.
That sounds about right. Actions speak louder than words - and attitude (which would include body-language and tone) speaks very loudly.
because people are to busy listening instead of watching and listening..
';False'; Come from. ';Mars';. Language got to be Martian
Sounds like somewhat reasonable statistics.


It's difficult to understand abstract concepts spoken in an unknown language like, ';What was in that dish I had for dinner?';


But it's simple to understand base concepts such as pointing to the plate, rubbing your stomach, smiling, and making pleasant and satisfied sounds, like sighing contentedly or saying ';Ah.'; The other person understands that you liked the meal, without the use of words.
i have heard that conversation is 70% non verbal