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What is Body Language<\/a> | Importance of Body Language<\/a> | Types of Body Language<\/a> | Applications of Body Language<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

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What is Body Language?<\/h2>
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Body Language refers to a type of non-verbal communication using signals such as gestures and facial expressions, to express one’s feelings and intentions<\/strong>\u00a0[<\/span>1<\/span><\/a>].\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

Importance of Body Language<\/h2>
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An estimated 70%<\/strong> of our communication is nonverbal<\/strong> [3<\/a>][4<\/a>], emphasising its importance. It can help people to better understand a situation and make the appropriate adjustment in an interaction.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the world becoming more connected, it grows increasingly important<\/strong> to learn culture-specific gestures.\u00a0<\/span>For instance, the American peace sign may be considered as flipping someone off in England [4<\/a>]. Greetings also differ from culture to culture. For example, when greeting, those in Western cultures prefer a handshake while for some Spanish or Latin cultures, they may prefer to kiss.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

Types of Body Language<\/h2>
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Body language can be split into 2 major categories – positive or open<\/strong><\/a>, or negative or closed<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0[<\/span>1<\/span><\/a>]. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

Positive or Open Body Language<\/h3>
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Eyebrow Flash<\/h5>
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When you do an Eyebrow Flash, you raise your eyebrows slightly for less than \u2155 of a second and bringing attention to your face. It shows interest professionally<\/strong>, romantically <\/strong>or socially<\/strong>\u00a0[1<\/a>]. However in some cultures, like the Japanese, it can be considered disrespectful<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n

Mirroring<\/h5>
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Mirroring means to use similar<\/strong> body language as the person you are interacting with in a social situation [1<\/a>], for example, copying their speech patterns or attitudes [2<\/a>]. It shows your desire to connect<\/strong> with the interactant, creating a sense of familiarity and likeness<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n

The Equal Handshake<\/h5>
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The Equal Handshake represents mutual respect<\/strong>, confidence<\/strong>, openness<\/strong> and power <\/strong>[1<\/a>]. These 7 elements makes an Equal Handshake:<\/span><\/p>\n