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Body language
Non-verbal communication using body parts.
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Concealed irritation
Communication; Body language
Conscious positive body language that is used to hide the annoyance a person actually feels. Can be seen when a shop assistant has to smile to a rude customer.
Chameleon effect
Communication; Body language
The mirroring of one person's body language by another. It shows that the copier admires or is attracted to the originator.
Cocooning
Communication; Body language
Body language which indicates a desire to not be bothered. The most common example is putting hands up to your face when studying.
Drink barrier
Communication; Body language
A drink held across the body as a form of a barrier. Indicates shyness or general negativity.
Chin stroking
Communication; Body language
An action that suggests that a person is evaluating something and getting ready to arrive at a conclusion.
Eye accessing cues
Communication; Body language
Gaining insight into a person's thoughts based on the movement of their eyes when they are speaking. A person may look one way when accessing a visual memory, and the opposite way when fabricating a ...
Eyeball assault
Communication; Body language
Overly aggressive eye contact, or eye contact which makes the other person feel uncomfortable, such as men undressing women with their eyes.
