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Body language

Non-verbal communication using body parts.

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Body language

fake sexual indicator of interest

Communication; Body language

Body language that suggests a person is sexually interested in an individual, but in fact is being used solely to gain favors.

face platter

Communication; Body language

When a person forms a bridge with their hands and rests their chin on the bridge, as if serving their face on a platter. It is a positive gesture that shows a person is interested and is mainly done ...

eye roll

Communication; Body language

When a person moves their eyes in a semicircle starting from the bottom and raising to the top. It is a sign of disapproval at something that somebody has just said or done.

eye-gaze

Communication; Body language

One sided eye contact, where a person is looking into another's eyes but they do not reciprocate.

eyebrow hold

Communication; Body language

When a person raises their eyebrows and keeps them raised for an extended period of time, at least half a second. It occurs when a person is seeking approval from something they have said and is a ...

eyebrow flash

Communication; Body language

A very brief raising of the eyebrows when a person sees a person that they know.

eye contact

Communication; Body language

When two people look directly into each others eyes, rather than at their face or body.

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