English Explanatory Dictionary

7-38-55 rule

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The theory that 7% of communication is from spoken words, 38% from tone of voice and 55% from body language and gestures.

Word forms

7-38-55 rule the 7-38-55 rule

Etymology

Coined by psychologist Albert Mehrabian.

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