While the art of speech is, of course, the most accepted form of communication, body language is no less important. Speech is no substitute for physical expression. In fact evidence suggests that 55% of people?s opinions of us are formed by body language and only 7% from the words we use.
Be it a wave, a smile, a shrug or frown we all, whether consciously or unconsciously, constantly use body language in our daily lives. But what does it mean? What do crossed legs signify? How does the body language of males and females differ? What can be learnt about someone from their handshake? Which actions signify powerful versus submissive personalities?