Understanding body language can give you an edge in navigating social situations. Whether you're at work, on a date, or just hanging out with friends, these subtle cues can reveal more than words ...

Imagine that you are meeting a stranger for the first time. There is a natural tendency to jump to a conclusion: "I like/don’t like that person.” This is known as making a “snap judgment.” ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Have you considered the ripple effect your body language has ...

While body language and nonverbal communication may seem subtle and unsuspecting in conversations largely characterized by verbal language and words, they're actually a glimpse into our internal ...

Have you ever wondered if someone is lying to you? It can be surprisingly difficult to tell, as many of us only identify lies with about 54% accuracy essentially, the same odds as flipping a coin.

In the intricate dance of business meeting negotiations, the nuances of communication become the fulcrum on which decisions balance. For the astute entrepreneur, understanding body language is not ...

It has often been said that actions speak louder than words. This familiar mantra can apply to situations in the workplace, too. Understanding your boss’s body language may help you read that person's ...

Body language is one of the most powerful tools we use to connect, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Over the years, a handful of popular ideas have become “rules” — even though science ...

Geoff Beattie has received funding from the ESRC for his work on gesture. Indeed, you can’t trust everything you read in body language guides. For example, in a book published in 1970, author Ray ...