Secrets of body language

Humans can communicate volumes without ever opening their mouths, all
through the amazing power of body language.
John Borg attests that human communication consists of 93 percent body
language and paralinguistic cues, while only 7% of communication consists of
words themselves.
Body language may provide clues as to the attitude or state of mind of a
person. For example, it may indicate aggression, attentiveness, boredom,
relaxed state, pleasure, amusement, and intoxication, among many other
cues.
When you can read body language, every moment you spend with others can
be valuable. In business, every moment you spend with others can be
profitable.
Albert Mehrabian, the researcher whose 1960s work is the source of these statistics, has stated
that this is a misunderstanding of the findings.
Others assert that research has suggested that between 60 and 70 percent of all meaning is
derived from nonverbal behavior.
Delve into the science of non-verbal signals as this very visual and highly entertaining expose
reveals the hidden language in which 93% of human communication takes place.

From President Franklin D. Roosevelt, to British Prime Minister Winston

Churchill and 2008 presidential hopefuls Senators Barack Obama and John
McCain, see how both politicians and celebrities use the subtle movements of
body language to persuade masses, establish power, and advance careers.
Dr. Paul Eckman studied whether there were universal expressions that
crossed cultural boundaries. He found that there are 7 universal facial
expressions:
Happiness, 2) Sadness, 3) Anger, 4) Fear, 5) Surprise, 6) Contempt, 7) Disgust
There is great meaning behind who walks in a door first. In the Middle East,
this has great cultural significance.
Having the upper hand implies dominance. Grabbing by the elbow can
show who is the leader.
To unlock the secrets of body language, experts rely on an analytical system
called norming. Norming analyzes body language in contrast to how a
person responds normally to situations.