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Body language
Non-verbal communication using body parts.
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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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