You aren't a verbal person vs You are not very verbal

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'You aren't a verbal person' implies that the person is not generally inclined to communicate verbally, while 'you are not very verbal' suggests that the person may not communicate as much verbally as others. The choice between the two depends on the specific nuance you want to convey.

Last updated: March 11, 2024

You aren't a verbal person

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone is not inclined to communicate verbally.

This phrase is used to describe someone who prefers other forms of communication over verbal communication or is not very talkative.

Examples:

She's not a verbal person, but she expresses herself through art.
He's not a verbal person, so he prefers to communicate through written messages.
They're not very verbal, but they are great listeners.
I'm not a very verbal person, so I tend to keep my thoughts to myself.
Being a verbal person is not a requirement for success in this field.

Alternatives:

You are not very talkative
You are more of a listener than a talker
You prefer non-verbal communication
You are not a chatterbox
You are not a big talker

You are not very verbal

This phrase is also correct and commonly used to suggest that someone does not communicate verbally as much as others.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone may not be very talkative or expressive in verbal communication.

Examples:

She is not very verbal, but she is great at expressing herself through writing.
He is not very verbal, so he tends to communicate more through actions.
They are not very verbal, but they are excellent at conveying emotions through gestures.
I'm not very verbal, so I prefer to communicate through emails.
Being not very verbal doesn't mean you can't be an effective communicator.

Alternatives:

You are not very talkative
You are more of a listener than a talker
You prefer non-verbal communication
You are not a chatterbox
You are not a big talker

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You aren't a verbal person vs You are not very verbal