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Body language
Non-verbal communication using body parts.
Industry: Communication
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fish and lure
Communication; Body language
Gestures made by a woman to an entire room of people, which shows that she is available. An example would be scanning the room.
finger pointing
Communication; Body language
Extending a finger towards another person to direct attention towards them. It is universally seen as aggressive and negative, even if only mildly.
filler sounds
Communication; Body language
Meaningless noises a person makes when they cannot think of something more appropriate, such as "um". It shows a lack of confidence or preparation.
fig leaf position
Communication; Body language
When both hands are covering the genital region, can be performed by either gender. It shows insecurity and is performed by people who are in new and unfamiliar situations.
fidgeting
Communication; Body language
Small, goalless actions that show that a person is bored and wishes to move their attention elsewhere.
fetal position
Communication; Body language
Lying down and pulling the knees into the chest. It occurs when a person is deeply distressed and wishes to regress back into a childlike form.
feigned disinterest
Communication; Body language
Deliberately giving off cues of disinterest such as pointing your body towards a door. This entices people to engage in chasing behaviour and can help a person gauge another's interest.
