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Did you know that you use your body language most of the time when you communicate? Are you looking for psychology tricks on how to read body language? Your body language can convey different types of feelings and meanings. While culture and tradition can heavily affect the meanings of body language, here are 19 general facts about body language to help you learn more about the psychology of human behavior and how to read people more effectively.

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References

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Jaffe, E. (2011, February 11). The Psychological Study of Smiling. Association for Psychological Science. Retrieved on May 25, 2020, from https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/the-psychological-study-of-smiling

Keltner, D. (2014). Body Language. American Psychological Association. Retrieved on May 25, from https://www.apa.org/action/careers/understanding-world/dacher-keltner

Psychology Compass. (2018, March 1). The definitive body language guide on reading other people. Retrieved on May 25, from https://psychologycompass.com/blog/a-definitive-guide-on-reading-peoples-body-language/

Wilding, M. (2018). 7 Body Language Mistakes that Could Hold You Back at Work. Psych Central. Retrieved on May 25, 2020, from https://psychcentral.com/blog/7-body-language-mistakes-to-avoid-at-work/