As you know, a person conveys information not only with the help of words, but also using various gestures, facial expressions, intonation. According to research, the interlocutor verbally conveys only 20% of what he thinks about. The remaining 80% of the information is conveyed by gestures. And perhaps it is not heard at all, but skillfully hides.
Sign language is multifaceted and brought out by psychologists into a separate science - non-verbal. Knowing what this or that gesture means, you can understand what is on the interlocutor's mind, what he really thinks. After all, if words can be controlled, then body language is very difficult to control.
Without sign language, deaf and dumb people would not be able to understand each other and convey their thoughts to others. In a noisy environment (for example, at a factory), people communicate with each other using gestures that are understandable only to them. This sign language is called professional.
Understanding sign language is essential knowledge. There are a great many meanings of gestures. But there are a number of typical, one might say fundamental postures and gestures, the knowledge of which will help everyone to "guess" the opponent.
Active gestures during a conversation speaks of the openness of a person who is ready to make contact. Active gesticulation is characteristic of choleric and sanguine people. Therefore, very often you can notice such a demeanor among swindlers - they talk loudly, gesticulate, trying to attract attention to themselves and inspire confidence in themselves. If the interlocutor gesticulates excessively, as if cutting off with gestures, then this indicates that he is nervous and not sure of himself and of what he is talking about.
Many people know that arms crossed on the chest are a closed posture and a sign of unwillingness to make contact. Open palms speak of a desire to communicate, to continue a conversation. If the interlocutor keeps his palms clenched into a fist, then this clearly shows that he is in an aggressive mood.
Let's move on to touching the face. Stroking the chin indicates reflection, a person weighs all the pros and cons in the course of a conversation. Touching the tip of the nose and scratching it speaks of a lie. Psychologists refer to the manifestation of lies and rubbing of the eyelids. However, this may also indicate that the person is overworked or simply does not want to understand the obvious.
As it has already become clear from several examples, non-verbal is a rather interesting, multifaceted and useful science, having mastered which, you can radically change communication with others in a positive direction.
