Nonverbal Communication: What Do Gestures and Body Language Reveal About You?

What Does Your Body Language Reveal About You? Each of us communicates not only with words but also through movements, facial expressions, and posture. Often, we are unaware of how much information we convey nonverbally.

This module focuses on understanding gestures, expressions, and body language. It will help you become more aware of your own nonverbal communication and understand the signals from others.

Clearer Self-Expression – you will learn to consciously use gestures and posture.
Reading Nonverbal Signals – you will understand what others are saying without words.
Improvement of Interpersonal Relationships – you will become more perceptive and empathetic.
Increased Self-Confidence – mastering body language will help you appear more persuasive.
Revealing Hidden Emotions – you will learn to recognize the true feelings of others.

Do you want to better understand body language? Choose this module and uncover hidden signals!

How do you react when you find yourself in an unfamiliar environment full of strangers? I try to appear confident – I maintain eye contact and have an open body language.
I pay close attention to others and adjust my nonverbal communication to the situation.
I stay in the background, minimize movements, and avoid eye contact.
I will start actively communicating with my hands and facial expressions to show interest and engage.
I don't pay much attention to non-verbal communication; I rather focus on what I am saying.

How do you hold your body when talking to someone you are just meeting? I maintain a relaxed attitude, but I pay attention to the openness of my gestures.
I stand or sit slightly leaned forward to express interest.
I gesticulate and use expressive facial expressions to support verbal communication.
I keep my distance and often have my arms crossed.
I don't think about it much; my body moves naturally without control.

How do you react when someone enters your personal space? I am trying to stay calm and naturally maintain a comfortable distance.
I will unknowingly yield or slightly deviate.
I remain in place, but I nonverbally express discomfort (e.g., I cross my arms).
I will try to non-verbally show that it doesn't bother me, so I don't come across as unfriendly.
I don't perceive it as a problem and I continue to interact naturally.

What do you do with your hands when you talk? I use them to emphasize my thoughts, but I don't overdo it.
I keep them calmly in a neutral position so that I don't seem nervous.
I often put them in my pockets or hide them when I don't feel comfortable.
I wave my hands and use wide gestures to emphasize emotions.
I don't really consciously notice my gestures, and my hand movements are spontaneous.

How do you react when you realize that someone is lying? I observe his facial expressions and body language to confirm my suspicion.
I'm asking questions and trying to analyze his reactions.
I won’t show it, but internally I am keeping an eye on it.
I will react immediately to show that I noticed the lie.
I tend to rely more on what is being said than on non-verbal signals.

What attitude do you take when trying to convince someone of your opinion? I maintain an open attitude and confident body language.
I lean slightly forward and try to maintain eye contact.
I use expressive gestures to emphasize my arguments.
Sometimes I lower my voice and speak slowly to create greater emphasis.
I will focus more on the content rather than the body language.

How does your nervousness manifest in nonverbal communication? I am consciously trying to control my body language in order to minimize it.
I tend to play with my hair, a pen, or another object.
I'm either pacing in place or making quick hand movements.
My voice changes slightly, but my body language remains stable.
I am not aware of any obvious visible signs of nervousness.

How do you use eye contact in communication? I maintain natural eye contact to show my interest.
I change my gaze so I don't look too intense.
When in prolonged contact, I feel uncomfortable and I tend to look away.
I try to look someone straight in the eyes to appear confident.
Eye contact is not important to me; I focus more on the content of the conversation.

How do you respond to the non-verbal signals of other people? I observe them and adapt my communication to them.
I take a neutral stance and analyze the situation before reacting.
I rarely pay attention to nonverbal signals; I focus more on words.
According to them, I am deciding whether to continue the interaction or not.
I rely more on my intuitive feeling than on conscious analysis.

How do you express empathy through nonverbal communication? I lean slightly forward and gently nod.
I use open body language and maintain eye contact.
I will touch the person (e.g., a gentle tap on the shoulder) if it is appropriate.
I mirror her nonverbal cues to show understanding.
I express empathy more verbally than non-verbally.