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Body language
Non-verbal communication using body parts.
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flashbulb eyes
Communication; Body language
A rapid widening of the eyes and raising of the eyebrows. It indicates surprise.
emotional intelligence
Communication; Body language
The ability of a person to understand the emotions that another person is displaying.
emblems
Communication; Body language
Blatant gestures that have a well established cultural meaning, such as the middle finger as an offensive gesture in western society.
echoing
Communication; Body language
Similar to mirroring but it happens on a delay. It has the same effects of mirroring but has less chance of being noticed. The longer it takes to echo the action, the less effective the rapport build ...
ear grab
Communication; Body language
A quick touch or massage of a person's own ears. It happens when a person has heard something they disapprove of.
Duchenne smile
Communication; Body language
An honest smile that includes usage of the eye muscles. Named after Guillaume Duchenne who conducted research into real vs fake smiles.
double wink
Communication; Body language
An action where a person will close both eyes for slightly longer than a regular blink. Used seductively.
