Academic references
Academic references are given for three main reasons:
1 Some of us are naturally sceptical about this subject – if
someone puts their hands behind their head or if they point
their feet in a certain direction then one might justifiably
come to the conclusion that an individual is just more
comfortable sitting that way. But these actions might
also have a more significant meaning, and the academic
references outline research that provides repeatable
evidence that such actions may indicate more that just an
individual’s preference or comfort.
2 A book such as this is really an introduction to the subject
of body language, ...

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