Personal Interaction

We are guilty – at one time or another – of telling the proverbial ‘Little White Lie’. Sometimes this is because we do not want to hurt someone’s...

The study of body language is interesting from an academic standpoint but there are many practical applications as well. First impressions, and the...

This article looks at a few ways people use body language to communicate personal space. It includes perspectives on unconscious actions as well as...

Body language is a powerful form of communication but the sending and receiving of messages involves a great deal more. Outside factors can have a...

A discussion of how body language influences and affects the outcome of different types of personal interactions, ranging from meeting someone for...

The interaction among body language, personal interaction, and context is complex and varied. This article looks at some of that variation and...

What does it mean when your boyfriend wraps an arm around your shoulder in a group of people? What is your girlfriend trying to tell you when she...

This article looks at some common gender differences in body language and how those differences affect personal interactions. It provides examples...

A discussion of some ways in which body language affects personal interactions, specifically, conveying truthfulness, deceit, avoidance, or openness...

An examination of three common body language messages – sincerity, familiarity, and warmth – including typical ways they are both sent and received....

What is Involuntary Body Movement? Involuntary body movement is exactly what it sounds like; the involuntary movement of a limb or part of the body...

Robots have changed quite a bit over the last 50 years. From the clunky grey metal robots of the 1950s to the sleek, more lifelike robots of today,...

This article looks at the issue of using body language to better deal with people whom you find difficult or challenging. It includes several...

This article discusses common ways of dealing with violations of personal space, including unconscious as well as deliberate actions. It touches on...