Verbal communication is usually straightforward. You open your mouth and say what you want to say. Communication doesn’t only happen verbally. As you speak or listen, you also express feelings and ...

Ramin Skibba is an astrophysicist turned science writer and freelance journalist who is based in San Diego. This story originally featured on Undark. Last week, tens of millions of people tuned into ...

According to anthropologist Ray Birdwhistell, who pioneered the original study of nonverbal communication called "kinesics," face-to-face conversation is less than 35% verbal. In comparison, more than ...

You met deadlines and put in extra hours at work—yet you still haven’t landed that coveted promotion or cultivated meaningful connections with coworkers. Could it be your body language that’s holding ...

Negative body language can be a breaking point in relationships. Regardless if you’ve just met or have known a person for years, one wrong move — or lack thereof in some cases — can make those around ...

Learning how to tell if a guy likes you and recognizing his body language can be one of the most important skills in your dating arsenal. On a good date, you'll have surefire proof he's into you, and ...

Body language is one of the most powerful tools we use to connect, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Over the years, a handful of popular ideas have become “rules” — even though science ...

From Nicole Kidman’s wink as seductive Satine in “Moulin Rouge!” to Jeremy Strong’s visceral bathroom breakdown as Kendall on “Succession,” actors use body language to convey emotions and messages ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Have you considered the ripple effect your body language has ...