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Body language

Non-verbal communication using body parts.

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Body language

Grooming

Communication; Body language

Actions where a person will clean or tidy their body in some way, such as running a hand through hair or straightening clothes. It acts as a sexual invitation as it shows others that a person is ...

Smirk

Communication; Body language

A smile coupled with a degree of smugness and arrogance.

Gaze avoidance

Communication; Body language

When a person intentionally avoids making eye contact with another performance. This can be to show disapproval or merely an indication that the person does not want to engage the other person in ...

Greetings

Communication; Body language

A collection of actions that indicate a happy acknowledgement of someone's presence, such as smiling or handshaking. They can differ between cultures.

Full body hug

Communication; Body language

A hug between people who have an intimate relationship. It is characterised by hip contact.

Hammer fist

Communication; Body language

Clenching a fist and hitting it against a flat surface to emphasise a point along with speech.

Full lips

Communication; Body language

The opposite of closed lips, which shows approval and happiness.

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