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When thinking about communication, we often default to written or spoken words. However, you say a lot without saying anything through your body language—and it can make or break whether people want ...

While body language and nonverbal communication may seem subtle and unsuspecting in conversations largely characterized by verbal language and words, they're actually a glimpse into our internal ...

Popular depictions of body language often focus on the ability to decode lying, scan someone to detect defensiveness, or uncover other such negative behavior. The idea is that people may say one thing ...

Around 80 million dogs live in U.S. homes, and our ability to read their emotions needs work, research finds. Humans don’t understand dogs’ body language and corresponding emotions as well as we think ...

Max Wagner shares the crucial aspects of body language that can give away more than a thousand words. From proximity to tonality, eye contact to hesitation, and even those pesky facial expressions, ...

Coupled with intentional open verbal cues and communication, body language and other nonverbal tactics can add value to your conversations and enhance your social connections. Similar to how our words ...

Learn the meaning behind people’s body language in photos to better understand their personalities. Have you ever wondered what your body language in photos says about you? It can reveal a lot about ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Have you considered the ripple effect your body language has ...

Disagreements are an inevitable part of life, whether in the workplace or in personal relationships. How we handle these moments of conflict can greatly influence the outcome. Master nonverbal ...

From Nicole Kidman’s wink as seductive Satine in “Moulin Rouge!” to Jeremy Strong’s visceral bathroom breakdown as Kendall on “Succession,” actors use body language to convey emotions and messages ...