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Proposed Q&A site for those interested in the silent language we all "speak"
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Recreation of proposal that was closed due to age. – Cole Johnson Dec 27 '12 at 3:13

23 Example Questions

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Do people tend to gesticulate more if they have to communicate in a language they're not fluent in?
added by Karin Dec 27 '12 at 12:21
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How do I hide the signs of lying?
added by Cole Johnson Dec 27 '12 at 3:14
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Why do we commonly mirror others?
added by Cole Johnson Dec 29 '12 at 23:19
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I like the question, but it could be more specific. Like "Why do we mirror the body language of other persons on purpose?" or "Why do we unintentionally mirror other persons body language?" – Karin Jan 11 at 14:43
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How can I tell if crossed arms are a sign of rejection or detachment or if the person I'm talking to simply is comfortable in this position?
added by Karin Dec 27 '12 at 12:24
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What are signs that someone is attracted to another person? Are the signs different for men and women?
added by Karin Jan 11 at 14:46
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Why did the Iraqi journalist throw his shoe at George W. Bush, and what is the cultural significance of his doing so?
added by Cole Johnson Dec 29 '12 at 23:19
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How can I appear more confident while discussing a topic I am not completely comfortable with?
added by CoffeeRain Jan 2 at 15:53
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Which (body language) behaviour can be an indication that a person is lying?
added by Karin Jan 11 at 14:45
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What are the biggest differences between female and male body language in european countries?
added by Karin Jan 11 at 14:54
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Is body language "nature" or "nurture"?
added by gerrit Jan 13 at 11:21
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Is tone of voice "body language"?
added by gerrit Jan 13 at 11:20
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Is body language normally mostly conscious or mostly subconscious?
added by gerrit Jan 13 at 11:22
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Which body parts can be touched in [country] without sexual context?
added by volkerjaan Feb 9 at 14:20
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Does reading others' body language or intentionally controlling your own follow some sort of observer effect?
added by RandomDuck.NET Apr 25 at 1:44
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Can people "laugh" with only the eyes?
added by gerrit Jan 13 at 11:20
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How can I express [approval/the wish to end a conversation/that I have a question] with body language?
added by gerrit Jan 13 at 11:22
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I don't understand this question. Do you mean "learn which bodylanguage is appropriate in a certain situation, country or for the goals you want to achieve"? – Karin Jan 14 at 18:04
Something like that. Of course, on a real site I have a lot more "room" to explain what I mean. – gerrit Jan 14 at 19:45
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You mean: how can I learn to speak body language? – volkerjaan Jan 19 at 17:38
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@volkerjaan, perhaps that is what I mean. I mean: I want to convey message X, how do I do so in body language? – gerrit Jan 19 at 22:47
@gerrit: What do you think about rephrasing the question to something like "How can I express [approval/the wish to end a conversation/that I have a question] with body language?" ? Does that cover what you meant? – Karin Jan 19 at 23:17
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On which should I look to maintain real eye contact (which will not be considered faked eye contact)?
added by volkerjaan Feb 9 at 14:19
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Is it allowed/accepted/common to look at [body part] in [country]?
added by volkerjaan Feb 9 at 14:21
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What is the good body language school in [city]?
added by Zoltan Berg Feb 16 at 7:35
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What's the difference between genuine [emotion] and faked [emotion]?
added by RandomDuck.NET Apr 25 at 1:44
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What are some differences between this [country/region]'s body language and that [country/region]'s body language?
added by RandomDuck.NET Apr 25 at 1:46
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How can [emotion] influence our vocal tone / pitch / speed / rhythm / volume?
added by RandomDuck.NET Apr 25 at 1:47
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Why do eyes dilate?
added by RandomDuck.NET Apr 25 at 1:55
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This question would be more focused on emotions, human interactions and environment than ocular physiology. – RandomDuck.NET Apr 25 at 1:56

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