Applied

"Nonverbal/nonvocal communication involves only gestures and appearance" (Tubbs 105.) Often times it may be difficult for one to correctly interpret anthers nonverbal/nonvocal communication. However, visual cues such as, facial expressions, oculesics, body movements, hand gestures, haptics, and one's physical appearance are all visual cues that help others interpret nonverbal/nonvocal messages (Tubbs). In the show, Lie to Me, nonverbal communication is studied to determine when someone is telling the truth. 

The show reveals all of the normal characteristics that constitute a liars nonverbal communication. To begin, the scientists of the show were trying to figure out the truth behind a rape case. The first sign the scientist noticed was that the woman must have been lying because of the eligible victim's hesitant frown as she told her story. It was impressive to me that the scientists could even acknowledge these frowns because the facial expressions did not last long.

Furthermore, the scientists are trained to learn emotions at a glance. They have a computer systems that places someone's face and expression on the screen, and the scientists must be able to instantly identity the nonverbal communication through the facial expressions.  One of the new employees on the show was getting frustrated because her new boss was picking up on every emotion she had; she claimed she could not understand how people work in this environment with everyone constantly knowing each other's train of thought. I was shocked to how much nonverbal communication our facial expressions and other visual cues revealed, and I would definitely feel extremely subconscious and uncomfortable in the environment of the Lie to Me scientists.