7 Body Language to Understand Someone's Feelings

By Sadiya | July 26, 2024

1. Eye Contact

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2. Facial Expressions

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3. Posture

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4. Hand Gestures

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5. Crossing Arms

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6. Mirroring

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7. Touch

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