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Body language

Non-verbal communication using body parts.

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Body language

mirroring

Communication; Body language

Copying the body language and postures of another person. This shows that the person respects or is attracted to the person they are mirroring.

Introverts

Communication; Body language

People who are easily stimulated from social contact. As a result, they find too much contact to be overpowering and need time to retreat away and recharge. This can give off an impression of shyness ...

Interlacing fingers

Communication; Body language

Locking the fingers together, one finger from each hand at a time, to form a bridge between them. Sometimes seen as composed confidence, but often indicates stress.

Intimate space

Communication; Body language

An imaginary area that extends about 18 inches around a person. This is intimate space, and if an outsider intrudes it is seen as very offensive.

Hand steepling

Communication; Body language

Touching the matching fingers of each hand together to form a shape akin to a church steeple. It indicates calculating dominance.

Illustrators

Communication; Body language

Actions that visually punctuate words and carry helpful semantic weight, such as acting out a fight while recounting it.

Hip tilt

Communication; Body language

Performed by women when they emphasise their hips by slouching or rolling them. It draws people to the hip and genital area.

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