The Basics
Below are our 14 articles in the 'the basics' category:

This article looks at body language differences across cultures in terms of how that knowledge can be used for practical purposes. From business to vacations, interacting with a different culture is ...

This article discusses one of the ways body language influences daily life, specifically, your own attitude and sense of well being. This is a topic many people don’t even think about when it comes ...

Many of us say what we feel by opening our mouths and letting the words come out, sometimes without considering what it is we actually want to say. Likewise we can use our bodies to give off ...

You may occasionally hear the phrase ‘the world is getting smaller’. Indeed, the Internet, increased air travel and trade links between countries can all be cited as contributory factors in this age ...

A discussion of how interpretation of body language can differ widely based on the situation and the culture. Examples of these differences are shared and explained in terms of practical ...

Nearly all body language behaviours and non-verbal cues include one or more of eight primary elements. It is these elements alone or in combination, that communicate so powerfully to the people ...

This article discusses a common practical application of body language – the job interview. It examines various non-verbal cues and body language actions related to both the interviewee and the ...

There is an old adage that says the eyes are the windows to the soul and for some people this can be very true. As some people find it difficult to keep their bodies still during the process of ...

What is the Psychology of Body Language?
Body language is a voluntary – and sometimes involuntary movement – of a part of the body in relation to an emotion, a thought or a sense. Sometimes ...

An overview of the very basic function of body language as part of overall communication, including the six general categories of functions as well as examples of the complex nature of body language ...

Human beings have been observing and discussing body language in some manner for centuries, going back at least as far as ancient Greece and Rome. It even shows up in the study of such diverse ...

Body language is an incredibly powerful tool for influencing other people in many different ways. Most of us use it to exert influence quite unconsciously most of the time but we also may use it ...

The first thing to remember about body language is that it says what you can’t or don’t want to say verbally. Body language is an extension of a human being’s ability to communicate and as such ...

Many people do not care about body language or its effects on communication and everyday life. This is not surprising, given the lack of good resources on this topic. Some are too technical and ...