Nonverbal expressions, such as handshakes, gestures, posture, and head movements can communicate power and social dominance. Small cues like firm handshakes, direct eye contact, and interrupting others in conversation subtly influence how authoritative a person seems. Historically, wearing certain colors like purple and red were used to distinguish social status and leadership. While nonverbal cues can help navigate social hierarchies, they are also open to misinterpretation between genders and could be viewed as manipulation if used solely to gain advantage over others.