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Let’s talk about mushy body language – physical intimacy. It is probably the most direct expression of affection we have. And with no surprise, it revolves mainly around tactile sensations and gestures In this post, we will go through some…
Today we’re going to talk about hugs—probably the most widespread way of showing that you care. Hugs are so common and obvious that it sounds a little silly to talk about them in terms of their meaning in communication. But…
I inclined my head and went for the kiss. With my eyes closed I could only sense and smell her, it was an entirely another way to communicate through our senses, intense and direct. Have you ever wondered why we…
Hi there, today we’re going to talk about holding hands. What can we truly tell from it? Eye contact is usually the first link in almost any human interaction, but the first physical contact will probably involve the touch of hand…
Hi and welcome to the part where we’re gonna talk about the positions of the head in body language. What can I find here and how is it different from the head gestures series? First, as always, we will start with some…
It’s important to pay attention and adjust your posture regularly because posture is a matter of habit – having bad habits leads to bad health and image problems, and having good habits leads to great health and good first impressions.…
Defensive body language is a signal that reveals insecurity or a hostile attitude. We will explore when it happens, why, how it affects us, and some subtle means to hide it. Hiding and Shielding It’s interesting to see how our…
What Does Open and Positive Body Language Mean? When I talk about positive body language I mean open, interested, and approachable, as opposed to the defensive body language we discussed in the previous article. This doesn’t mean this is the “best” body language…
man and woman shaking hands
On this page, we’re going to talk about hands, to be more specific – about where exactly we rest them.Does it hold any significance in terms of body language? And more importantly – is it worth your time and effort…
If I ever go to a distant foreign country, far away and with an entirely different culture and customs, will the natives understand me on some basic level? Do they laugh the same? Cry the same? Love the same? After…
Hi there and welcome to the series that focuses on leg gestures and signs. I’m quite sure you came here asking yourself: “How much can you really learn about someone from the way he points or moves his legs? Well…
Hi and welcome dear reader! As you might already guessed, this section of the site is dedicated to… gestures! Our nonverbal words and punctuation. You might say it’s the building blocks of body language because we communicate mainly through the motions of…
So what do I mean by “reading” it? You probably heard the phrase “I can read you like an open book,” but what does it mean? A proper ‘reading’ is the ability to observe nonverbal signals and compare them to the verbal message being…
What is nonverbal communication and body language? Nonverbal communication is communication without using words –simple. Body language is a branch of this communication focusing mainly on the different body gestures and facial expressions. At the start it doesn’t look like…