Body language

Body language

Non-verbal communication using body parts.

Industry: Communication

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licking lips

Communication; Body language

An action done by women to indicate sexual attraction.

mirroring

Communication; Body language

Copying the body language and postures of another person. This shows that the person respects or is attracted to the person they are mirroring.

microgestures

Communication; Body language

Tiny actions that are barely even noticeable. They usually expose genuines emotions as they are almost impossible to fake.

masking

Communication; Body language

The tendency of people to adopt a neutral persona when wandering about amongst strangers, to avoid giving off any cues which may expose a weakness in themselves.

light hug

Communication; Body language

Performed amongst friends as a welcoming or parting gesture. The two wrap arms around each other and allow the shoulders to contact, but not the hips.