Abstract
Two studies replicated and extended Burgoon and Koper (1984) by examining the nonverbal behavior patterns, relational message interpretations and credibility evaluations associated with communication reticence. Study One (N = 110) examined multiple kinesic and vocalic behaviors exhibited by reticents during a dyadic advocacy/decision‐making task and relational interpretations by unacquainted interaction partners. Study Two (N = 60) examined similar behaviors displayed during a persuasive speaking assignment and credibility evaluations assigned by classmates. In both studies, nonverbal manifestations were sufficiently modest and in some cases transitory to challenge the traditional view that reticence produces pronounced performance decrements. Evaluations, although unfavorable, were also not seriously detrimental. Education implications are discussed.
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