Certain theories, such as Gestalt and psychodrama. focus on the congruence between verbal and nonverbal messages. Yet even leaders from primarily talk-oriented traditions, such as existentialism. will be more efficient when they concentrate on noticing how congruent member’s words and behaviors are. Nonverbal behavior. such as inattentiveness, conveys a great deal and may be as important as verbal messages for all adolescent groups. even task/work groups