Nonverbal communication means conveying information without using words. This might involve using certain facial expressions or hand gestures to make a specific point, or it could involve the use (or ...

When we communicate, we use more than just words. The way we stand or sit, the way we gesture, and even the pitch of our voice help contribute to our message. A famous researcher of body language, ...

Our voice is just one way that we communicate with those around us. Our facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, and body language also have a profound effect on how we interact with others and ...

In Part 1 of this three-part series on “How Does Communication Work?” I introduced the distinction between kinesics (body language, including gestures, eye gaze, and facial expressions) and ...

A smile means that someone is happy—or maybe not. Although we associate smiling with happiness, people can use a smile to convey a whole range of different messages. Research in nonverbal ...

The pin on your lapel. A slight shoulder shrug. The way you clasp your hands. Human beings communicate in myriad ways without ever saying a word, and that has fascinated David Givens for 60 years. He ...