Body Language

The Ultimate Guide to Body Language

Did you know we speak louder with our bodies than our words? Master the science of nonverbal communication with our comprehensive guides.

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Reading Body Language 101

Learn all the basics of body language you need to get started, including how to apply body language in your life, the most common gestures you'll find, the rules of body language, and how to advance your study.

Related: 5 Powerful Reasons Why Body Language is Important

Body Language at Work

When you learn to read body language, work becomes a different playground. You'll learn to balance work relationships in your favor, see what your boss really thinks, and perhaps even increase your chances of career success.

Related: Nonverbal Communication in Business: 17 Tips to Boost Sales • 14 Easy Interview Body Language Hacks To Land Your Next Job

Body Language of Emotions

Our emotions control our body language. Whether we're brimming with joy or red-faced and angry, we can't help but express ourselves through nonverbal cues.

Related: Condescending Body Language: Showing "I'm Better Than You" • Aggressive Body Language: 15 Cues and How to De-escalate

Body Language for Rapport

Want to become a master at building human connection? Learn to become likable, interact well, and build strong relationships with these key body language principles.

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Head Behavior

What does it mean when you see someone's eyes suddenly dart to the left? Or if they rub their chin, flare their nostrils, or lick their teeth? Read the body language of one of the most interesting sections of the body—the head.

Related: 15 Nose Body Language Cues (Rubbing, Touching, and More!) • 7 Ways Body Language Will Give You Away – Ear Body Language • 39 Mouth Body Language Gestures to Spot in Your Next Convo • 26 Head Body Language Gestures to Get You A-Head of the Game

Read the Torso

Crossed arms, shoulder massaging, turned torso, oh my! The world of torso body language contains hints to deep emotions. Learn all you need about torso body language here.

Related: 10 Shoulder Body Language Cues to Help You Read Minds • 60 Hand Gestures You Should Be Using and Their Meaning • 13 Hidden Nonverbal Cues You Should Know: Neck Body Language • How to Get Someone to Open Up Using 20 Body Language Cues • Body Language Guide – Crossed Arms and 17 More Cues to Know

Lower Body Language

What does body language tell you? In this section, we'll focus on body language from the waist down. You will find ALL the body parts you need to know. Read more about them, from the feet to the hips.

Related: What Does the Hands on Hips Pose Mean? 10 Hip Cues to Know • 20 Leg Body Language Cues To Help You Analyze ANY Situation • Feet Behavior – The Untapped Body Language You Should Know

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