Body Language Directory

Decode nonverbal communication. Explore body language cues organized by body region, signal type, and emotional context.

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Discover nonverbal communication signals across the human body. Click regions or cues to explore their meanings, contexts, and relationships.

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Understanding Body Language

Body language accounts for 55-93% of all communication according to research by Albert Mehrabian. Learning to read nonverbal cues can dramatically improve your interpersonal understanding.

Key Principles

  • • Always establish a baseline first
  • • Look for clusters, not single cues
  • • Context determines meaning
  • • Cultural norms vary significantly
  • • No single cue is 100% reliable

Important Note

Body language interpretation is not an exact science. Individual differences, medical conditions, cultural backgrounds, and context all affect meaning. Use this knowledge responsibly and avoid making assumptions based on single observations.