Body language

Body language

Non-verbal communication using body parts.

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childlike playfulness

Communication; Body language

Actions resembling those of a child, such as playful teasing or hiding small objects. It indicates that a person is comfortable around the other person and is willing to let their guard down.

chameleon effect

Communication; Body language

The mirroring of one person's body language by another. It shows that the copier admires or is attracted to the originator.

When a person is blocked from exiting a situation. Can happen in bars where a man may resrict a woman's exit with their body position, chairs, arm position etc. It almost always happens accidentally, ...

concealed irritation

Communication; Body language

Conscious positive body language that is used to hide the annoyance a person actually feels. Can be seen when a shop assistant has to smile to a rude customer.

compliance testing

Communication; Body language

Actions which attempt to make a person submit to your authority. It can be seen when police officers approach a person and display very authoritative body language. If a person submits to the ...