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What is Body Language?Body language is an umbrella term for the major part of nonverbal communication in which physical behaviors, as opposed to words (verbal/linguistic communication), are used to express or convey a message or information. Typical body language categories are: facial expressions, body postures, gestures, eye movements, touch and the use of space. Body language is also called: "kinesics". Unlike sign languages, body language does not have a grammar system nor is there an absolute meaning corresponding with a certain movement, so its meaning must be interpreted more broadly and it is insofar not a true formal "language". Interpretations of a particular behavior may vary according to the culture, country or region and time. There is a controversy on whether body language is universal. Some of it is; a big part of it probably isn't. Depending on what you include in body language, it is at least the largest part of of nonverbal communication or it's the same. It complements verbal communication in social interaction. In fact, nonverbal communication is believed to account for a large part of the information and emotions transmitted during interpersonal interactions, although it is more ambiguous. Breakdown of Body Language SubcategoriesHere is a comprehensive list of the existing subcategories of body language and/or nonverbal communication. Note that most of these can be used consciously (see: Impression Management) and inconsciously and voluntary and involuntary.
Compare with: Persuasion Techniques | Impression Management | Johari Window | Forced Compliance | Cognitive Dissonance | Mirroring and Matching |
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