Embarking on the need to have an encyclopedia of body language was a task nursed for years and stirred fear in me for many reasons. First, it was pictured to be a novel project which would surpass the yearnings of people in the field. And also, the structure which it was to take was another daunting issue. However, all these issues only spurred me into bringing out quality work, one that would stand the test of time and cause a turning point in the life of every reader. This book adopts a unique structure of research; its perfect combination of raw knowledge and scholarly findings from across the world makes it stand out from other texts.
The book reels out how to relate with people and understand their behaviors through nonverbal acts. It considers all the attributes of human body parts while communicating with others. However, before you can understand others, there is a need to understand yourself first. This is another aspect that this encyclopedia delves into; it explains ways in which you can maintain a charming and result-oriented posture in order to command respect from others during any given discourse. This is a potential tool you need to apply in order to make others open to you.
This book explains ways in which you can fish out someone who is trying to play on your intelligence through their body language. In conclusion, this book gives a practical outline of how to activate the subconscious and conscious brains in working in tandem in order to understand the intents of co-interlocutor.
Author(s): Elangovan, Alan
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
Year: 2020
Language: English
Commentary: encyclopedia of body language
Pages: 1168
Tags: encyclopedia of body language
Acknowledgements
Review
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 The Head
2.1. Adorning the Head
2.2. Nodding
2.3. Nodding the Head in Contradiction
2.4. Patting the Back of the Head
2.5. Scratching the Head
2.6. Stroking the Head
2.7. Scratching the Head and Rubbing the Tummy (Simultaneous Actions)
2.8. Interlacing the Fingers to Support the Back of the Head
2.9. Suddenly Reaching for the Head
2.10. Interlacing the Fingers on Top of the Head
2.11. Ventilating through Hat Lifting
Chapter 3 The Hair
3.1. Appearance of the Hair
3.2. Tossing the Hair
3.3. Touching the Hair
3.4. Twisting the Hair
3.5. Playing with Hair with the Palm Out
3.6. Men Touching the Hair
3.7. Women Ventilating the Hair
3.8. Flipping the Hair
3.9. Pulling the Hair
Chapter 4 The Forehead
4.1. Expression of Tension
4.2. Furrowing the Forehead
4.3. Botoxed Forehead
4.4. Stress Lines on the Forehead
4.5. Sweating on the Forehead
4.6. Throbbing of the Temporal Vein
4.7. Massaging the Forehead
4.8. Pointing at the Forehead
4.9. Pressing the Hand on the Forehead
4.10. Looking in a Puzzled Manner
4.11. Covering the Forehead with a Hat
Chapter 5 The Eyebrows
5.1. Flashing the Eyebrows
5.2. Greeting with Eyebrows
5.3. Arching the Eyebrow in a Tense Situation
5.4. Arching the Eyebrow at the Chin through the Neck
5.5. Asymmetry of the Eyebrows
5.6. Knitting the Eyebrows
Chapter 6 The Eyes
6.1. Dilating the Pupils
6.2. Constricting the Pupils
6.3. Relaxed Eyes
6.4. Narrowing the Eye Socket
6.5. Quivering under Eyes
6.6. Eye Blink Rate
6.7. Blinking Frequently
6.8. Maintaining Eye Contact
6.9. Avoiding Eye Contact
6.10. Superiority Gaze
6.11. Seeking Eye Contact
6.12. Sentiments and Gaze
6.13. Engaging Gaze
6.14. Staring versus Gazing
6.15. Closing the Eyes
6.16. Closing the Eyes for Emphasis
6.17. Covering the Eyes
6.18. Rubbing the Bridge of the Nose with Eyes Closed
6.19. Crying
6.20. Clutching Objects while Crying
6.21. Darting Eyes
6.22. Eye-Accessing Gestures
6.23. Fluttering the Eyelids
6.24. Pointing at the Eyes
6.25. Eye-Pointing Cluster
6.26. Rolling the Eyes
6.27. Touching the Eyelid
6.28. Tired Eyes
6.29. Far-Off Look
6.30. Glazing of the Eyes
6.31. Looking Sideways
6.32. Looking at the Sky or Ceiling
6.33. Searching for Acceptance
6.34. Lowering the Eyes
6.35. Sad Eyes
6.36. Looking Away
6.37. Long Stare
6.38. Squinting the Eyes
6.39. Slight Squinting
6.40. Aggressive Staring
6.41. Angry Look
6.42. Stiff Widening of the Eyes
6.43. Adorning the Eyes
Chapter 7 The Ear
7.1. Massaging or Pulling the Earlobe
7.2. Blushing or Flushing of the Ear
7.3. Leaning of the Ear
7.4. Listening Gesture
7.5. Adorning the Ears
7.6. Damaged Ears
Chapter 8 The Nose
8.1. Covering the Nose with the Hands
8.2. Wrinkling the Nose
8.3. Unilateral Wrinkling of the Nose
8.4. Twitching of the Nose (Caribbean)
8.5. Touching the Nose with the Index Finger
8.6. Brushing the Nose
8.7. Holding the Nose High
8.8. Tapping the Nose
8.9. Flaring of the Nostrils
8.10. Fiddling with the Philtrum
8.11. Subtle Touching of the Nose
8.12. Inhaling by the Nose
Chapter 9 The Mouth
9.1. Short but Loud Exhaling
9.2. Cathartic Exhaling
9.3. Inhaling Affirmatively
9.4. Intake of Air through the Corners of the Mouth
9.5. Breath-Holding Gesture
9.6. Dry Mouth
9.7. Saliva Balls in the Mouth
9.8. Gum-Chewing
9.9. Vocal Tics
9.10. Mouth Stretching
9.11. Yawning
9.12. Smoking
9.13. Eating Too Much
9.14. Tone of Voice
9.15. Pitch of Voice
9.16. Wrong Tonal Inflections
9.17. Stammering or Stuttering
9.18. Delay in Response Time
9.19. Silence
9.20. Silence and Freeze Response
9.21. Interruptive Arguments
9.22. Cathartic Expressions
9.23. Speech Speed
9.24. Talking Incessantly
9.25. Talking Incongruently
9.26. Repetition
9.27. Speed of Response
9.28. Speeding through Comments
9.29. Use of Filler Sounds
9.30. Clearing of the Throat or Coughing
9.31. Whistling in a Nervous Manner
9.32. Tut-Tutting
9.33. Laughter
Chapter 10 The Lips
10.1. Fullness of the Lips
10.2. Touching the Lips with Fingertips
10.3. Pulling/Plucking the Lips
10.4. Biting the Lips
10.5. Licking the Lips
10.6. Narrowing the Lips
10.7. Compressing the Lips
10.8. Slight Pressing of the Lips
10.9. Compressed Lips in a Downward Position
10.10. Unwillingness to Decompress Lips
10.11. Withdrawal of Lips
10.12. Quivering of the Lips
10.13. Turning the Lips Upside Down
10.14. Pursing the Lips
10.15. Pursed Lips Pulled to the Side
10.16. Sad Mouth
10.17. The Oval-Shaped Mouth
10.18. Mouth Open with the Jaw Moving to the Side
10.19. Smiling
10.20. Genuine Smile
10.21. Fake Smile
10.22. Nervous Smile
10.23. Smiling as a Gauge of Feelings
10.24. Compressing the Edges of the Mouth
10.25. Raising the Upper Lip
10.26. Licking the Upper Lip
Chapter 11 The Teeth
11.1. Flicking the Nails on the Teeth
11.2. Baring the Teeth
11.3. Tapping the Teeth
Chapter 12 The Tongue
12.1. Chewing or Biting the Tongue
12.2. Tongue in Cheek
12.3. Jutting Tongue
12.4. Insults through the Tongue
12.5. Protruding Tongue
12.6. Tongue Pressed against the Palate
12.7. Licking the Teeth with the Tongue
12.8. Moving the Tongue
Chapter 13 The Cheeks and Jaw
13.1. Quick Facial Tics
13.2. Facial Denting
13.3. Cheek Massaging
13.4. Strumming the Cheeks
13.5. Framing of Cheek
13.6. Puffing Out the Cheeks
13.7. Rubbing the Cheek Slightly
13.8. Scratching the Cheeks
13.9. Pinching the Corners of the Mouth
13.10. Wiping the Cheeks
13.11. Tensing of the Jaw
13.12. Displacement or Shifting of the Jaw
13.13. Jaw Dropping
13.14. Pulsing of Jaw Muscles
13.15. Jutting of Jaw
Chapter 14 The Chin
14.1. Chin Up
14.2. Chin Facing Down
14.3. Chin Withdrawal
14.4. Hiding of Chin
14.5. Chin Dropping while Shoulder Slumps
14.6. Touching the Chin
14.7. Brushing Chin with Back of the Hand
14.8. Cradling of Chin
14.9. Perching Chin Angrily
14.10. Chin Shifting
14.11. Mustache or Beard Stroking
14.12. Dimpling of Chin
14.13. Quivering of Chin Muscles
14.14. Chin Touching Shoulder
14.15. Chin Pointing
Chapter 15 The Face
15.1. Face Avoidance
15.2. Face Blocking
15.3. Shielding of Face
15.4. Facial Emotional Asymmetry
15.5. Incongruence of the Face
15.6. Strange Face in Crowd
15.7. Narcissistic Serenity
15.8. Odd Smirk
15.9. Face Touching
Chapter 16 The Neck
16.1. Touching of the Neck
16.2. Covering the Neck Dimple
16.3. Touching of Tie Knot
16.4. Fiddling with Necklace
16.5. Playing with the Shirt Collar
16.6. Massaging the Neck
16.7. Massaging the Vagus Nerve
16.8. Pulling of the Skin of the Neck
16.9. Ventilation of the Neck
16.10. Placing a Fist in Front of the Neck
16.11. Pulsing of Neck Veins
16.12. Hard Swallowing
16.13. Stretching of the Neck
16.14. Facial and Neck Flushing
16.15. Jumping of Adam’s Apple
16.16. Exposing the Neck
16.17. Stiffening of the Neck
Chapter 17 The Shoulders
17.1. Raising a Shoulder
17.2. Show of Interest
17.3. Holding Both Shoulders High
17.4. Shrugging Shoulders Quickly
17.5. Sinking into the Chair
17.6. Rubbing of Shoulders
17.7. Widening of the Shoulders
17.8. Raised Shoulders, Palms Up, and Tilted Head
17.9. Kowtowing
Chapter 18 The Arms
18.1. Hugging
18.2. Hyperbolic Gestures
18.3. Gesturing During Speech
18.4. Pressing Arms against the Body with Flexed Hands
18.5. Show of Elation
18.6. Holding Arms behind the Back
18.7. Stiffening of the Arms
18.8. Revealing the Armpit
18.9. Self-Hugging Gestures
18.10. Arm-Crossing for Protection
18.11. Self-Restraint Arm-Crossing
18.12. Arm-Crossing for Hatred
18.13. Arm-Crossing for Massaging
18.14. Holding the Wrist Gesture
18.15. Spreading of Arms
18.16. Spreading out the Elbows
18.17. Narrowing of Elbows
18.18. Elbow Flexing
18.19. Interlocking of the Elbows
18.20. Wrist Exposure or Hiding
18.21. Goose Pimples
18.22. Hair Erection—Piloerection
18.23. Excessive/Abnormal Sweating
18.24. Self-Harm
18.25. Needle Tracks/Track Marks
Chapter 19 The Hands and Fingers
19.1. Conditions of the Hand
19.2. Grooming of Hands
19.3. Touch Rate
19.4. Manner of Touch
19.5. Touch in Relation to Social Status
19.6. Flesh-Pressing
19.7. Placing Hands on Hips with Arms Widely Apart, Thumbs Facing Back
19.8. Arms Akimbo with Thumbs Pointing Forward
19.9. Displaying Territory with Hands
19.10. Moving Arms Away From Table
19.11. Fiddling with Items
19.12. Placement of Objects
19.13. Hand-Steepling
19.14. Adjusted Steepled Hands
19.15. Hands Positioned Actively
19.16. Palms Facing Up
19.17. Palms Facing Down
19.18. Spreading of Fingers with the Palms Down
19.19. Restriction of Hand Usage
19.20. Hand-Rubbing
19.21. Holding of Fingers
19.22. Jittery Hands
19.23. Anchoring with Hands
19.24. Thrusting Hand to Face
19.25. Self-Touching while Responding to Posers
19.26. Thumbs Up With Interlaced Fingers
19.27. Interlaced Fingers with Thumbs Down
19.28. Rubbing Thumb
19.29. Thumb Twiddling
19.30. Closing Fingers Together
19.31. Thumb Out
19.32. Withdrawing of Thumb
19.33. General Thumb Display
19.34. Making OK sign
19.35. Surrogate Touching
19.36. Touching Each Other
19.37. Clinching on to Furniture
19.38. Holding Attitudes
19.39. Making Emphasis with Hands
19.40. Giving the Finger
19.41. Pointing of Finger
19.42. Finger Jabbing
19.43. Use of Finger as Baton
19.44. Symbolic Two-Handed Push
19.45. Biting of Nails
19.46. Drumming of Fingers
19.47. Tucking Hands in Pockets
19.48. Rubbing of Closed Fist
19.49. Speaker’s Fist
19.50. Massaging Hands on Palms
19.51. Teepee Finger Rub
19.52. Interlocking Fingers with Palms Either Turned Down or Up
19.53. Crackling of Knuckle
19.54. Interlaced Fingers Knuckles Cracking
19.55. Leg Tapping
19.56. Preening Gesture
19.57. Dismissive Preening
19.58. Placing Hand on Leg with Elbow Out
19.59. Curling of Fingers and Flicking of Nails
19.60. Shaking of Hands
19.61. Tendered Handshake
19.62. ‘Indian Handshake’—Namaste
19.63. Holding of Hand
19.64. Precision Gesture—OK Cue
19.65. Politician’s Thumb
19.66. Fiddling with Ring
19.67. Moving Away from Objects
19.68. Being Hesitant to Touch with Palm
19.69. Inconsistent Arm and Hand Movement
Chapter 20 The Chest, Torso, and Belly
20.1. Heaving Chest, Fast Breathing
20.2. Shallow, Fast Breathing
20.3. Fingers on Chest
20.4. Rubbing of Clavicle/Collarbone
20.5. Continuous Hand Raking of Chest
20.6. Pressing Palm on Chest
20.7. Removing Clothing to Ventilate
20.8. Fiddling with Zipper
20.9. Distancing Selves
20.10. Sitting Back
20.11. Sitting Forward
20.12. Turning Belly Away
20.13. Belly Fronting
20.14. Covering of the Belly
20.15. Mirroring
20.16. Sitting Rigidly
20.17. Ejection-Seat Effect
20.18. Chair Distancing
20.19. Slouching the Body
20.20. Doubling Over
20.21. Foetal Position
20.22. Sudden Cold
20.23. Clothing Choice
20.24. Placing Hands on Belly in Pregnancy
20.25. Rubbing of Stomach
Chapter 21 The Hips, Buttocks, and Genitals
21.1. Buttock or Hips Shifting
21.2. Hip-Rubbing Cue
21.3. Hip-Torso Movement
21.4. Hip Swaying
21.5. Hip Tilted Out
21.6. Hands on the Genitals
21.7. Grabbing of the Crotch
21.8. Framing of the Genitals
21.9. Covering of the Genitals
21.10. Sitting with Knees Spread Out
Chapter 22 The Legs
22.1. Proxemics
22.2. Territorial Position
22.3. Invasion of Territory
22.4. Posing to the Side
22.5. Walking Attitudes
22.6. Determining Pace of Walk
22.7. Sitting Attitudes
22.8. Sitting with Legs Held Together
22.9. Sitting with Legs Spread Apart
22.10. Interlocking of Ankles
22.11. Interlocked Ankles around Chair Legs
22.12. Leaning Back with Knee Clasping
22.13. Leaning Forward with Clasped Knees
22.14. Leg Crossing as Hindrance in Seated Position
22.15. Draping of Legs
22.16. Rubbing of Legs
22.17. Scratching or Rubbing of the Knee
22.18. Scratching of the Ankles
22.19. Flexing of the Knees
22.20. Feet Dragging
22.21. Ankle Twisting
22.22. Self-Hugging with Knee in High Position
22.23. Crossing Leg in Standing Position
22.24. Leg Kicking in Sitting Position
22.25. Jumping for Joy
22.26. Incongruent Legs and Feet
22.27. Loss of Balance
Chapter 23 The Feet
23.1. Dead Feet
23.2. Withdrawal of Foot
23.3. Playing Footsies
23.4. Rocking of Foot
23.5. Foot Facing Outside
23.6. Turning Away of Feet
23.7. Pigeon Toes
23.8. Pointing Toes Up
23.9. Exposing the Soles of the Feet
23.10. Bouncy Elated Feet
23.11. Tapping of Foot
23.12. Wriggling of the Toes
23.13. Feet Agitation
23.14. Anxious Pacing
23.15. Legs Indicating Desires
23.16. Leg Outburst
23.17. Foot Stomping
23.18. Pulling of Sock
23.19. Dangling of Shoe
23.20. General Agitation of the Leg and Foot
Chapter 24 The Colour
24.1. Black
24.2. White
24.3. Red
24.4. Blue
24.5. Green
24.6. Yellow
24.7. Purple
24.8. Brown
24.9. Orange
24.10. Pink
Conclusion
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