backchanneled
Went around officially
Backchanneled means communicated through unofficial or informal channels, typically to avoid public scrutiny or formal processes.
Diplomatic negotiations are often backchanneled before any official talks begin.
The senator backchanneled his concerns to the White House through a mutual friend.
The term comes from the idea of a hidden channel running alongside the main one.
Vocal nod
Moving head affirmatively
- smilingDisplaying warmth facially
- eyebrow-raisingProvoking astonishment or doubt
- mirroringReproducing an image identically
- gesturingMoving limbs expressively
gaze · shrugging · glancing · blinking · frowning · grimacing
Confirmation of receipt
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
- rapport-buildingDeveloping comfortable professional connection
engagement · responsiveness · empathy · attentiveness · supportiveness · receptiveness · reassurance
mm-hmm
Vocal nod
sure · okay · really · exactly · indeed · gotcha · yep · mhm · ah · oh
nodding
Moving head affirmatively
- smilingDisplaying warmth facially
- eyebrow-raisingProvoking astonishment or doubt
- mirroringReproducing an image identically
gesturing · gaze · shrugging · glancing · blinking · frowning · grimacing
acknowledgment
Confirmation of receipt
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
rapport-building · engagement · responsiveness · empathy · attentiveness · supportiveness · receptiveness · reassurance
backchanneledbroadcast
Transmitted media signal
published · announced · proclaimed · put on record · publicized