Body language

Body language

Non-verbal communication using body parts.

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Casual corner position

Communication; Body language

The position at the corner of a rectangular table. Arguably the best position to be sitting at, as it allows a person to comfortably enter and exit a conversation at will without being noticed.

Acts where a person lowers their physical stature in order to show respect to another person. Consciously, this can be through bowing or curtseying, but people can also subconsciously slouch or lower ...

Body rocking

Communication; Body language

Shifting weight from side to side, or forwards to back. It shows an inclination to leave the conversation. It can be used consciously in order to test a person's reaction to the prospect of you ...

Closed formation

Communication; Body language

When two people are directly facing each other. Fairly normal in a one-on-one situation, but if it occurs in a group it indicates an attraction between the two people.

Buttress stance

Communication; Body language

A standing position whereby one leg is straight and supporting the body while the other is bent and positioned forward. It shows that a person wants to leave.

Brain-body interplay

Communication; Body language

The interrelation between a person's actions and their mood. If somebody is forced to take active and happy actions, their mood will change accordingly.