Understanding Body Language



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, and so it is rather like a stone bouncing on the top of the water of this ...