Nonverbal communication is a symbolic language. In nonverbal
communication, there is a category called Artifacts. Artifacts - are material things we wear or attach to or put on our
bodies to express our identities and connections to other people. These include
wedding rings, earrings, makeup, tattoos, a small dog we carry, etc. In addition, they include things like long painted fingernails,
uniforms to display professionalism and draw respect from people, colors like
red that create excitement, and high-end luxury branding on items.
In nonverbal communication, the amount of space
something takes up and the significance of that space communicates. So a larger
matching tattoo would symbolize more significance and a more visible and or
important space on the body would also increase the significance and the
importance of the bond between the couple. In addition, the symbol would
communicate what is important to the couple. It could be a shared memory like
an Irish A Claddagh (Irish: fáinne Chladaigh) is a traditional Irish symbol a heart
represents love, the crown stands for loyalty, and two clasped hands symbolize
friendship or it might be a shared memory like a mountain to
symbolize a trip/location where they became engaged or a musician’s name or
face that they share a passion for.
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