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Body language
Non-verbal communication using body parts.
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Grooming
Communication; Body language
Actions where a person will clean or tidy their body in some way, such as running a hand through hair or straightening clothes. It acts as a sexual invitation as it shows others that a person is ...
Gaze avoidance
Communication; Body language
When a person intentionally avoids making eye contact with another performance. This can be to show disapproval or merely an indication that the person does not want to engage the other person in ...
Greetings
Communication; Body language
A collection of actions that indicate a happy acknowledgement of someone's presence, such as smiling or handshaking. They can differ between cultures.
Full body hug
Communication; Body language
A hug between people who have an intimate relationship. It is characterised by hip contact.
Hammer fist
Communication; Body language
Clenching a fist and hitting it against a flat surface to emphasise a point along with speech.
Full lips
Communication; Body language
The opposite of closed lips, which shows approval and happiness.