Career & Communication · 45 sec
Body language
A useful lens for working and communicating with other people.
The useful idea
- The useful idea
Body language is a type of nonverbal communication in which physical behaviors, as opposed to words, are used to express or convey information.
- How it works
Such behavior includes facial expressions, body posture, gestures, eye movement, touch and the use of space.
- Why it matters
Although body language is an important part of communication, most of it happens without conscious awareness.
Why this matters
Use Body language to make your next conversation or work decision more deliberate.
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Which idea belongs to the explanation of Body language?
- How it works
- The useful idea — correct
- Why it matters
Body language is a type of nonverbal communication in which physical behaviors, as opposed to words, are used to express or convey information.