Poor nonverbal communication between professors and students can occur in different ways, whether it is nonverbal, verbal or cultural. Communication problems are a serious problem, no matter who you talk to. When professors and students communicate nonverbally, there can be many problems, and one may misinterpret what the other person may say or say, which can be a problem for both. Emailing is the most common way to misunderstand what is said between professors and students because it is used so much now a days. “Dynamics of Email Communications Among University Students Throughout a Semester,” written by Shahadat Uddin, states that email is considered one of the most widely accepted computer communication tools among university students. Data from the current literature shows that students conduct a significant portion of their course-related communications (e.g., discussing a topic with peers) using this tool. (p.95) Poor nonverbal communication can happen anywhere and everywhere. The severity of this problem affects everyone differently. It can be harmful to others, it just depends on the person and how it affects them. Poor nonverbal communication affects everyone differently. Body language plays an important role in nonverbal communication problems because you can say one thing and your body language shows the complete opposite. “Body Language: Silent Communicator in the Workplace”, written by Daisy N Kurien, says: The purpose of communication becomes further enriched when it succeeds in creating a win-win situation for all. But like every coin has two sides, it is interesting to note the powerful tool of communication and at the same time the harmful role which creates misunderstandings, conflicts,...... middle of paper ......ng a A notepad with bullet points indicating what to say to your professor or student next to you when you write an email can help make sure you say what you want clearly. Works Cited Kurien, DN (2010). Body language: silent communicator in the workplace. IUP Journal Of Soft Skills, 4(1/2), 29-36. Uddin, S. and Jacobson, MJ (2013). Dynamics of e-mail communications among university students across the course of a semester. Computers & Education, volume 64 95-103. Shalini Verma (2009), “Body Language in Interpersonal Communication”, BodyLanguage-Your Success Mantra, pp. 1-10, S. Chand & Co. Ltd., New Delhi.Text Book (2007), “Introduction to Kinesics”, The Complete Manager, pp. 86-99, IUP, Hyderabad. Tammy S Gregerson (2008), “Learning Language Beyond Words: Incorporating Body Language into Classroom Activities,” Understanding Body Language, pp. 51-67, IUP, Hyderabad..