There are two basic groups of body language postures. They are OPEN/CLOSED and FORWARD/BACK. Open closed is the most obvious. People that have their arms folded, legs crossed and bodies turned away are in other words saying they are rejecting messages. Where as people showing you open hands, are fully facing you and have both feet on the ground are accepting messages from you. Forward back shows whether people are keenly or without interest ignoring your communication. If they are looking and leaning forward and pointing towards you they are keenly and actively receiving the message. Where as if they are leaning back, eyes wandering, doing other things such as doodling with a pen they are either without interest ignoring you message or they are fairly absorbing it. These groups combine to make four basic modes, they are: responsive, reflective, combative and fugitive.

Body language is used everywhere and we as a society couldn’t survive without expression. We need body language to express ourselves verbally. It is an important part of our lives, it stops us from getting bored with one another. It can renew romance in couple’s lives. It’s a flirtation device, a defence method, and also can be an aggressive statement towards another person. It helps keep the whole world in order and sane, with an avenue

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