Body
language is a form of non-verbal communication, which consists of
body posture, gestures, facial expressions, and eye movements. Humans
send and interpret such signals subconsciously. The technique of
"reading" people is used frequently. For example, the idea of mirroring
body language to put people at ease is commonly used in interviews.
Mirroring the body language of someone else indicates that they are
understood.
Physical expressions like waving, pointing, touching and slouching
are all forms of nonverbal
communication. The study of body movement and expression is known
as kinesics Humans move their bodies when communicating because, as
research has shown], it helps "ease the mental effort when
communication is difficult." Physical expressions reveal many things
about the person using them. For example, gestures can emphasize a point
or relay a message, posture can reveal boredom or great interest, and
touch can convey encouragement or caution.
Remember that body language varies greatly with people and especially
with international cultures (so be very careful when applying Western
understanding to Eastern non-verbal language). In this witty, sensual,
poignant tale, New York Times bestselling author Suzanne
Brockmann explores destiny, deception, and that steamy tipping
point between deep friendship and romantic love. Some researchers put
the level of nonverbal communication as high as 80 percent of all
communication when it could be at around 50-65 percent. Different
studies have found differing amounts, with some studies showing that
facial communication is believed 4.3 times more often than verbal
meaning, and another finding that verbal communication in a flat tone
is 4 times more likely to be understood than a pure facial expression
