Communication is essential for all life forms perhaps, more so for humans. Many animals have an extensive vocabulary in body language. We also started with this form of communication, but words pass our collective knowledge and culture onto to the next generation. Words and our choice of words are very important, they communicate to others our feelings, attitudes, and opinions.

Symbolism can elicit behavior. They can act as an automatic button that releases a response. Symbolism is connected to rituals, culture, instinct.