Parts-of-the-body language

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You can send signals with individual parts of the body as well as in concert. Here's details of the contributions of each part of the body.

Head

We look a lot at the other person's head, which is used to send many signals to us. Many are subconscious, which can be very useful.

• Head body language
• Face body language
• Cheek body language
• Chin body language
• Mouth body language
• Lips body language
• Teeth body language
• Tongue body language
• Nose body language
• Eyes body language
• Eyebrow body language
• Forehead body language
• Hair body language

Arms

We often talk with our arms, windmilling as we describe with arms and hands what we are saying.

• Arm body language
• Elbow body language
• Hand body language
• Finger body language

Torso

The torso, though often ignored, contains the main mass of the body and can give important signals.

• Neck body language
• Shoulder body language
• Chest body language
• Back body language
• Belly body language
• Bottom body language
• Hips body language

Legs

The legs often betray body language when the person is trying to control their body (and often forget the lower half). Particularly when seated, if you can look down you may find another story.

• Leg body language
• Thigh body language
• Knee body language
• Foot body language

See also

Using Body Language