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Conservatively speaking, anywhere from 60-90%, depending on the situation and the individual. Either way, it's the majority of communication that is non-verbal. Dr. Albert Mehrabian, author of Silent Messages claimed that 7% is conveyed through words, 38% through certain vocal elements, and 55% through non-verbal elements (facial expressions, posture, gestures, etc.)
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