Vocabulary

Juxtaposition

"He argued that that body language, facial expressions and stock mannerisms function "in juxtaposition to words," imparting feelings, attitudes, reactions and judgments in a different register."

Why Gen-Y Johnny Can't Read Non-Verbal Clues - p. 1

The context clues that helped me understand the word were the words "in a different register".

The context clue was a contrast clue.

The man's dirty, ragged clothes were in juxtaposition to the amount of money he had.

Mannerisms

"He argued that that body language, facial expressions and stock mannerisms function "in juxtaposition to words," imparting feelings, attitudes, reactions and judgments in a different register."

Why Gen-Y Johnny Can't Read Non-Verbal Clues - p. 1

The context clues were "body language, facial expressions".

The context clue was an example clue.

In the doctor's office her mannerisms showed that she was uncomfortable being there.

Acculturation

"And how could they, for the silent "silent language" is acquired through acculturation, not schooling."

Why Gen-Y Johnny Can't Read Non-Verbal Clues - p. 1

The context clues were "not schooling".

The context clue was a contrast clue.

Many of the things I enjoy today with my husband's family I learned through acculturation.