In my opinion, How we communicate to others are mainly by three ways
1. Body language (Facial expressions, hand gestures, etc)
2. Spoken words
3. Physical Action.

Thought is the process by which we decide, it is within us. We think about the pros and con. Our thoughts are not easily captured by other people.

- There is a situation ( Stimuli ) then you respond to it in the above three forms. Between this response and stimuli, there is a decision making, on how to respond. That shows who we are. Response is the physical manifestation of your thoughts and ultimate decision on how to respond. Response is the juice that follows out of you.

So I don't consider, Thought as a response to others.