Physical appearance is a nonverbal signal that can be controlled by the communicator.

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People respond to others on the basis of their physical appearance, sometimes fairly and other times unfairly. Although an individual's body type and facial features impose limitations, most people are able to control their appearance to some degree. Grooming, clothing, accessories, piercings, tattoos, hairstyle-you can control all of these.

Physical Appearance Is a Nonverbal Signal That Can Be Controlled