Introduction to Body Language
Body language is another form of subtle communication that is often practiced consciously or unconsciously. This "language" is rapidly gaining the interest of many people. Although body language is very relevant, it can sometimes be misinterpreted, but it is still useful.
There are many forms of communication and sometimes a person's body language can indicate more than the spoken word. Learning to understand body language can be very beneficial in both work and personal settings.
Body language reveals personal feelings and reactions to other people's feelings. However, it has not yet been proven to be a form of science and is not a real indicator of anything, as it can be and is often manipulated.
The basics
Most powerful people use this form of the unspoken word to make judgments that have proven to be a very effective way of eliciting and giving information. Some quarters qualify all body movements as body movement, while others go further and say that even breathing techniques fall into this category.
When meeting someone for the first time, it is often beneficial to be able to read their body language cues to assess the person or situation.
However, again, this may not be the best way to form an opinion because, as mentioned above, body language can be manipulated. The art of body language is constantly exchanged and interpreted between people at different levels of alternative communication.
While an individual is busy reading the body language of those they interact with, at the same time they are also reading the body language of the individual. People who have the habit of reading body language always have the advantage over any situation, so having some knowledge on this subject would be good.
