What is Body language?
[[Image:Thumbs up.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Body language: thumbs up]] ''' Body language ''' is a form of [[non-verbal communication]]. Body language is about using [[behaviour]] to communicate. Both people and [[animal]]s use this form of communication. Part of this behaviour is done subconsciously. It is therefore different from communicating using [[sign language]], for example. The forms of behaviour used in body language include body posture, [[gesture]]s, facial expressions, and eye movements. Body language may provide clues as to the attitude or state of mind of a person. For example, it may indicate [[aggression]], [[attention|attentiveness]], [[boredom]], a [[relaxation|relaxed state]], [[pleasure]], [[amusement]], and intoxication. Body language is the science of nonverbal signals such as gestures, facial expressions, and eye gaze that communicate a person’s emotions and intentions. *See also: [[Nonverbal communication]] ==Vocabulary of body language== [[File:Jealousy and Flirtation.jpg|thumb|''Jealousy and Flirtation'' is a painting by [[Haynes King]], done in 1874. It is about body language.]] Body language is not spoken, so you have to be careful how you interpret it. A certain movement or facial expression may be quite meaningful, or it may mean nothing at all. As a starting point, the following sections give with some common body language terms and their generally-accepted meanings. [[File:Dog Body Language- Aggressive Stalking.JPG|thumb|Dog pointing]] ==Positive body language == Positive body language is generally quite reliable as an indicator of a person's feelings. It signals interest in the other person and in the conversation. Relaxed posture - Comfortably seated, relaxed breathing, no visible stiffness or abrupt movements. These indicate no major barriers to communication. Arms relaxed - Uncrossed arms and hands open (palms up or otherwise visible to the other person) are signs of openness. Good eye contact - Looking in the other person's eyes, particularly when they are speaking, in