Temperament as a Form of Non-Verbal Communication
I study interpersonal communication almost as much as temperament. Actually I taught Sophomore Speech and Communication at the college level. So the other day it hit me that our temperament is actually a form of non-verbal communication.
My simplified definition of non-verbal communication is this: everything BUT your words. Your tone of voice, body language, the car you drive, your accent – any of these can communicate to others.
So an outgoing Sanguine would be recognizable by their warm, friendly, “touchy feely” approach. As a Phlegmatic I was surprised to find that some of my high school contemporaries thought me “stuck up” when I was really just quiet. A Melancholy is probably going to be meticulous in their dress.
A Choleric? Well, I’m not sure – what’s your temperament’s non-verbal language?
Amanda
Mostly a choleric can be identified by a “no frills” approach to life in general. Even a mature choleric probably still interrupts, can be impatient, and asks for the “bottom line” often. Also their tone of voice may be business like or serious in a relaxed setting. Etc.
admin
Agreed, Cholerics are not much (usually) for “small talk”.