Explain how verbal communication influences our interpretation of others. Provide an example of how verbal communication has influenced your interpretation of another person

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We form perceptions based on the sound of individuals' speech patterns, which include voice,
grammar, and word choices. These speech patterns create images of age, competency, intelligence,
cultural or ethnic background, and gender. We also form images from the accent, speed, fluency, and
quality of people's voices.

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