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Oenology
Oenology,œnology (BrE), or enology (AmE) is the science and study of all aspects of wine and winemaking except vine-growing and grape-harvesting, which is a subfield called viticulture.
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alerting gestures
Communication; Body language
Actions which show that a person wishes to speak. Examples include taking a sharp intake of breath or a sudden change in posture when the current talker is almost finished ...
agreement indicators
Communication; Body language
Gestures which indicate that a person agrees with what is being said, such as leaning forwards and keeping arms uncrossed.
affection
Communication; Body language
Actions that display a liking of another person. They can be overt, such as hugs and kisses, or more subtle, such as increased eye contact.
adaptors
Communication; Body language
Actions that serve a fuctional need, rather than being a form of communication. A person shifting their weight may do so simply to make themselves more comfortable, and has no ...
adaptational mirroring
Communication; Body language
Conscious mirroring with the intent of fostering a better relationship between the performer and the subject. Can be seen as manipulative.
acting
Communication; Body language
When a person displays body language that is different to their "normal" selves, such as in a job interview when people try to appear more confident.
active listening
Communication; Body language
When a person is paying attention and internalising the words of a speaker. The listener will tend to respond with nonverbal cues such as nods.
