The Sounds Of Silence

The Sounds of Silenceactions do indeed speak louder than words--and new interpretations of nonverbal communications tell us how to read themBob leaves his apartment at 8:15 A.M. and stops at the corner drugstore for breakfast. Before he can speak, the counterman says, "The usual?" Bob nods yes. While he savors his Danish, a fat man pushes onto the adjoining stool and overflows into his space. Bob scowls and the man pulls himself in as much as he can. Bob has sent two messages without s...