This document discusses nonverbal communication and body language. Some key points:
- Nonverbal communication accounts for 80% of all communication. Facial expressions, gestures, body position, eye contact, and tone of voice all convey messages.
- Positive body language includes relaxed posture, eye contact, nodding, and smiling. Negative body language includes tense posture, folded arms, fidgeting, and yawning.
- Interpreting body language requires considering a person's typical behaviors and looking for patterns of signals rather than isolated movements.
- Facial expressions and tone of voice can indicate emotions subtly in different cultures and contexts. Proper interpretation requires understanding cultural norms around physical space and greetings.