So how much information is lost when one person is trying to
convey these personal experiences with another person? Will
actions carry more relevant data than words when explaining a
personal experience? I believe this really depends completely
upon both what specific words you use to describe the experience
/ emotion as well as the experiences and memories of the person
with whom you are speaking. To convey an emotion well you must
trigger a sense of empathy in the person you are speaking to. If
you just say, "I feel happy", you're unlikely to convey nearly
as much detail as if you describe that feeling in a way which
triggers an emotional response in the listener. As an example,
compare the following two statements: I am sad. This is quite
broad and will likely trigger a wide range of emotions in the
person reading / hearing it, if any emotions are triggered at
all. O woe! O woeful, woeful, woeful day! Most lamentable day.
Most woeful day That ever, ever I did yet behold! O day, O day,
O day! O hateful day!