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Body language

Body language

Body language is a term for is a term for communicationcommunicationusingusing body bodymovements or gesturesmovements or gesturesinsteadinstead of, or in addition to, sounds,

of, or in addition to, sounds, verbal language or other coverbal language or other communication. It forms part of themmunication. It forms part of the category of 

category of  paralanguage paralanguage,, which describes all forms of human communication that arewhich describes all forms of human communication that are not verbal

not verbal languagelanguage. This includes the most subtle of movements that many people . This includes the most subtle of movements that many people areare not aware of, including

not aware of, including winkingwinkingand slight movement of theand slight movement of the eyebrowseyebrows. In addition body. In addition body language can also incorporate the use of 

language can also incorporate the use of facial expressionsfacial expressions..

Understanding body language Understanding body language

Although they are generally not aware of it, many people send and receive non-verbal Although they are generally not aware of it, many people send and receive non-verbal signals all the time. The technique of 'reading'

signals all the time. The technique of 'reading' people is used frequently. For example, thepeople is used frequently. For example, the idea of mirroring body language to

idea of mirroring body language to put people at ease is cput people at ease is commonly used in interviews. Itommonly used in interviews. It sets the person being interviewed at ease. Mirroring the body language of someone else sets the person being interviewed at ease. Mirroring the body language of someone else indicates that they are understood.

indicates that they are understood.

Body language signals may have a goal other than communication. Both people would Body language signals may have a goal other than communication. Both people would keep this in mind. Observers limit the weight the

keep this in mind. Observers limit the weight they place on non-verbal cues. Signalersy place on non-verbal cues. Signalers clarify their signals to indicate the biological origin of their actions.

clarify their signals to indicate the biological origin of their actions.

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• One of the most basic and powerful body-language signals is when a personOne of the most basic and powerful body-language signals is when a person

crosses his or her arms across the chest

crosses his or her arms across the chest. This can indicate that a person is. This can indicate that a person is  putting up an unconscious ba

 putting up an unconscious barrier between themselves and others. It can alsorrier between themselves and others. It can also indicate that the person's arms are cold

indicate that the person's arms are cold which would be clarified by rubbing thewhich would be clarified by rubbing the arms or huddling. When the overall situation is amicable, it can mean that a arms or huddling. When the overall situation is amicable, it can mean that a  person is thinking deeply about what is be

 person is thinking deeply about what is being discussed. But in a serious or ing discussed. But in a serious or  confrontational situation, it can mean that a person is expressing opposition. This confrontational situation, it can mean that a person is expressing opposition. This is especially so if the

is especially so if the person is leaning awaperson is leaning away from the speaker. A y from the speaker. A harsh or blank harsh or blank  facial expression often

facial expression often indicates outright hoindicates outright hostilitystility..

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• Consistent eye contact can indicate that a Consistent eye contact can indicate that a person is thinking positively of what theperson is thinking positively of what the speaker is saying. It can also mean that the other person doesn't trust the speaker  speaker is saying. It can also mean that the other person doesn't trust the speaker  enough to "take his e

enough to "take his eyes off" the speakeryes off" the speaker. Lack of eye con. Lack of eye contact can indicatetact can indicate negativity

negativity. On the . On the other hand, individuals other hand, individuals withwith anxiety disordersanxiety disordersare often unableare often unable to make eye contact without discomfort. Eye co

to make eye contact without discomfort. Eye contact is often a secondary andntact is often a secondary and misleading gesture because we are taught from an early age to make eye contact misleading gesture because we are taught from an early age to make eye contact when speaking. If a person is looking at you but is making the arms-across-chest when speaking. If a person is looking at you but is making the arms-across-chest signal, the eye contact could be indicative that something is bothering the person, signal, the eye contact could be indicative that something is bothering the person, and that he wants to talk

and that he wants to talk about it. Or if while making direct eabout it. Or if while making direct eye contact a person isye contact a person is fiddling

fiddlingwith something, even while directly looking at you, it could indicate thewith something, even while directly looking at you, it could indicate the attention is elsewhere. Also there are three standard areas that a person will look  attention is elsewhere. Also there are three standard areas that a person will look  which represent different states of being. If the person looks for one

which represent different states of being. If the person looks for one eye to theeye to the other then to the forehead

other then to the forehead it is a sign that they are taking an it is a sign that they are taking an authoritative position.authoritative position.

If they move from one eye to

If they move from one eye to the other to the nose that signals that the other to the nose that signals that they arethey are engaging in what they consider to be a "level conversation" with neither party engaging in what they consider to be a "level conversation" with neither party holding superiority. The last case is from one eye to the other and then down to holding superiority. The last case is from one eye to the other and then down to the lips this is a strong indication of romantic feelings.

the lips this is a strong indication of romantic feelings.

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• Disbelief is often indicated by averted gaze, or by touching theDisbelief is often indicated by averted gaze, or by touching the ear ear or or scratchingscratching the

the chinchin.. When a person is not being convinced by what someone is saying, theWhen a person is not being convinced by what someone is saying, the attention

attentioninvariably wanders, and the eyes will stare away for an invariably wanders, and the eyes will stare away for an extendedextended  period.

 period.^[1][1]

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• BoredomBoredomis indicated by the head tilting to is indicated by the head tilting to one side, or by the eyes lookingone side, or by the eyes looking straight at the speaker

straight at the speaker but becoming slightly unfocused. A head tilt may alsobut becoming slightly unfocused. A head tilt may also indicate a sore neck, and unfocused eyes may indicate ocular problems in the indicate a sore neck, and unfocused eyes may indicate ocular problems in the listener.

listener.

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• Interest can be indicated through posture or extended eye contact.Interest can be indicated through posture or extended eye contact.

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• Deceit or the act of withholding information can sometimes be indicated byDeceit or the act of withholding information can sometimes be indicated by touching the face during co

touching the face during conversation. Excessive blinking is a well-knownnversation. Excessive blinking is a well-known indicator of someone who is lying.

indicator of someone who is lying.

It should be noted that

It should be noted that some people (e.g., people some people (e.g., people with certain disabilities, or those on thewith certain disabilities, or those on the autistic spectrum

autistic spectrum) use and understand body language differently, or not at all. Interpreting) use and understand body language differently, or not at all. Interpreting their gestures and facial expressions (or lack thereof) in the

their gestures and facial expressions (or lack thereof) in the context of context of normalnormalbodybody language usually leads to misunderstandings and misinterpretations (especially if body language usually leads to misunderstandings and misinterpretations (especially if body language is given priority over spoken

language is given priority over spoken language). It should also be stated that language). It should also be stated that peoplepeople from different

from different culturesculturescan interpret body language in can interpret body language in different ways.different ways.

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 [ edit edit  ] How prevalent is non-verbal communication in humans?  ] How prevalent is non-verbal communication in humans? 

Some researchers put the level of nonverbal communication as high as 80 percent of all Some researchers put the level of nonverbal communication as high as 80 percent of all communication. More reasonably it could be at around 50-65 percent. That’s exactly communication. More reasonably it could be at around 50-65 percent. That’s exactly what Mehrabian discovered in his communication study. He found that only 7 percent of  what Mehrabian discovered in his communication study. He found that only 7 percent of 

communication comes from spoken words, 38 percent is from the tone of the voice, and communication comes from spoken words, 38 percent is from the tone of the voice, and 55 percent comes from bod

55 percent comes from body language. However, Mehrabian was only referring to casesy language. However, Mehrabian was only referring to cases of expressing feelings or attitudes, such as when

of expressing feelings or attitudes, such as when a person says "I do not hava person says "I do not have a probleme a problem with you!" when people commonly focus on the tone of voice, and body language of the with you!" when people commonly focus on the tone of voice, and body language of the  person, rather than the actual

 person, rather than the actual words said. It is a common misconception that thesewords said. It is a common misconception that these  percentages apply to all communication.

 percentages apply to all communication.^[2][2]

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 [ edit edit  ] Body language in groups ] Body language in groups In groups there is typically one person speaking

In groups there is typically one person speaking at a time but many more can at a time but many more can be showingbe showing their responses via body language

their responses via body language^[3][3]. This may be an important reason behind groups. This may be an important reason behind groups tending to be more emotional and less rational than individuals.

tending to be more emotional and less rational than individuals.

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 [ edit edit  ] Personal Space ] Personal Space This section

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Generally

Generally, if you , if you are closer than arm’s reach, then are closer than arm’s reach, then you are in you are in someone’someone’ss personal space personal space..

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To create more space in o create more space in crowded areas such as elevators and crowded areas such as elevators and bars, people often tense upbars, people often tense up and use their arms as protection. They will hold them

and use their arms as protection. They will hold them close to their body – often cclose to their body – often crossedrossed  – and will also avoid

 – and will also avoid eye contact. People guard their intimate space peye contact. People guard their intimate space passionatelyassionately,, wherever it is, and do not appreciate others invading it. Respecting people’s intimate wherever it is, and do not appreciate others invading it. Respecting people’s intimate space involves not invading it with objects like bags or jackets, or with body parts, unless space involves not invading it with objects like bags or jackets, or with body parts, unless they are welcomed. Intimate space is closer than 50 centimetres (18 inches), social is at they are welcomed. Intimate space is closer than 50 centimetres (18 inches), social is at around 50 centimetres (18 inches) - 1.5 metres (5 feet) and casual (for strangers) is at 1.5 around 50 centimetres (18 inches) - 1.5 metres (5 feet) and casual (for strangers) is at 1.5 - 3 metres (5-10 feet). These distances differ from culture to culture; in China for 

- 3 metres (5-10 feet). These distances differ from culture to culture; in China for  example, they are

example, they are smallersmaller..

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 [ edit edit  ] Female Interest and Body Language ] Female Interest and Body Language This section

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Women commonly display interest in men via sexual cues. These serve to entice men to Women commonly display interest in men via sexual cues. These serve to entice men to approach them. Some of the cues to signal female interest include: the parade, echoing approach them. Some of the cues to signal female interest include: the parade, echoing and mirroring, room encompassing glance, pointing, leg crossing, the pointing knee, neck  and mirroring, room encompassing glance, pointing, leg crossing, the pointing knee, neck  touching, head tilt, shoulder shrugs, rotation of

touching, head tilt, shoulder shrugs, rotation of the pelvis, showing wrists, skirt hike,the pelvis, showing wrists, skirt hike, laughing and smiling, the tap,

laughing and smiling, the tap, forehead bow, eye contact, touching, childlike playfulnessforehead bow, eye contact, touching, childlike playfulness and proximity to n

and proximity to name many.ame many.

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 [ edit edit  ] The Rule of Four  ] The Rule of Four  This section

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The rule of four states that in o

The rule of four states that in order to be sure that another person rder to be sure that another person is unequivocallyis unequivocally displaying non-verbal sexual interest, four connection positive symbols must be present displaying non-verbal sexual interest, four connection positive symbols must be present and they must h

and they must have imminent direction. A person who is simply sexually aroused ave imminent direction. A person who is simply sexually aroused mightmight display one or a great variety of cues, but they might be generally directed toward a room display one or a great variety of cues, but they might be generally directed toward a room and not at anyone specifically

and not at anyone specifically