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Communication
The activity of conveying information and ideas to others through the exchange of speech, written messages, signals or behaviour such as body language.
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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.
leg twine
Communication; Body language
Performed by women, it is wrapping both legs tightly around one another. It makes both legs appear slim and toned.
leaked body language
Communication; Body language
Gestures which give off a specific signal that a person is trying to avoid broadcasting.
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