Language
...ic expression also allows us to think outside the circle, to put more effort into what it really is sort of like a light bulb inside your brain. This gives us the ability to think of the past, the present and most importantly the ability to dream. So if symbolic meaning of words is what makes language, how did it evolve? One theory is that language evolved from signs, which are used by animals. In a recent research one doctor discards this theory on the basis of language being "symbolic, not significant". This makes sense because we use language to hold ideas and important events in our mind. At the same time symbols can be an extension of signs combined with more evolved thinking. As the debate over development of language continues one thing we know for sure, language is an ever evolving process, "languages are not invented, they grow with our need for expression". When a person learns about history or mechanics or even reads the newspaper he or she begins formulating their own ideas. This causes a person to take action to improve a certain situation. Because of this we as humans have evolved as highly intelligent in society, we are able to use language not only to communicate with each other but we are able to enlighten and educate ourselves. We are able to not only share ideas but also to formulate our own helping the human race to continue evolving. Language and its use for symbols have set us apart from the rest of the animal world. Because of symbolic language we can share ideas, educate ourselves and improve our lives. Another that is commonly used, as a form of communication is “body language”. Yes all of us are trained in the use of speech and like stated above communicate with forms of symbols and signs, but to communicate what we mean in a way that other people will understand. And most of the time, others understand what we mean. In a telephone conversation, we communicate through speech alone. In a face-to-face meeting, part of the communication is carried in a non-verbal form, what is often called "body language" or "body movement". Body language and non-verbal communication play a major role in determining how effective we are as presenters. The cues and messages that we send out while we are speaking during our presentations can either reassure our audience and therefore reinforce our spoken message, or detract from our credibility and in so doing dramatically reduce our effectiveness. Positive body language is generally quite reliable as it indicates a person's feelings. It signals interest in the other person and in the conversation. Body language or body movement is very important in our lives. We use it every single day in order to make clarity of words that we cannot express in language or speech. We must be aware that every body la...