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Body language
Non-verbal communication using body parts.
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Assymetrical gesture
Communication; Body language
An action that only occurs on one side of the body, such as a one shoulder shrug or a lopsided smile. This shows that the performer is being dishonest.
Attentive body language
Communication; Body language
Indicators that show that a person is engaged in a conversation. They include leaning forward, eye contact, and appropriate responses.
Barriers
Communication; Body language
Actions that set up an obstacle between the performer and something they do not like, for example, crossed arms.
Attraction triggers
Communication; Body language
Actions which cause sexual arousal in a person of the opposite sex.
Double grip handshake
Communication; Body language
Similar to a regular handshake, but the opposite hand is also used to completely enclose the other person's hand. It is usually given to make a person seem more sincere but can often have the ...
Echoing
Communication; Body language
Similar to mirroring but it happens on a delay. It has the same effects of mirroring but has less chance of being noticed. The longer it takes to echo the action, the less effective the rapport build ...
Displacement behaviour
Communication; Body language
Actions intended to focus a person's attention somewhere other than their immediate environment. Includes things like nail biting or playing with jewelry.
