High affect can be used in conversations by intentionally engaging both verbal and nonverbal communication. Using expressive body language, such as smiling, nodding, and natural gestures, helps show interest and engagement. Varying your tone of voice to sound warm, enthusiastic, and animated allows emotions to come through clearly. Maintaining eye contact shows attentiveness and presence, while mirroring another person's emotions through facial expressions and words helps build connection. Being physically present, such as sitting at their level and facing them directly, further supports engagement. Showing empathy by verbally acknowledging feelings with statements, such as “I can see you’re really happy about that” or “That must have been tough for you,” reinforces emotional understanding. Using animated expressions and gestures, along with positive reinforcement like celebrating emotions and achievements, strengthens high affect communication.

Showing empathy by verbally acknowledging feelings with statements, such as "I can see you're really happy about that" or "That must have been tough for you, reinforces emotional understanding. Using animated expressions and gestures, along with positive reinforcement like celebrating emotions and achievements, strengthens high affect communication.