Thoughtful questions often prompt thoughtful analysis and recently a series of questions from a reader regarding "micro-expressions" had such an effect on me. His questions made me stop and think ...

It's crucial to remember that these are just indicators, not irrefutable proof. Stress, nervousness, or even cultural differences can mimic some of these behaviors. The key is to look for clusters of ...

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, ...

Verbal communication covers what we say, the words we’re saying, whether spoken or signed. So, is body language a language? Short answer: no. Body language is not a standalone language in the ...

They’re called “micro expressions,” subtle, quick movements of facial muscles, lips and eyebrows that reveal a speaker’s emotions, regardless of the words being spoken. Trained eyes in this new field ...

Geoff Beattie has received funding from the ESRC for his work on gesture. Indeed, you can’t trust everything you read in body language guides. For example, in a book published in 1970, author Ray ...