body language
noun
: the gestures, movements, and mannerisms by which a person or animal communicates with others
Examples of body language in a Sentence
We could tell from his body language that he was nervous.
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As a quarter of VistaJet members now fly with their pets, the leading private aviation group offers flight attendants trained in pet body language, VistaPet Pochette amenity kits and fear-of-flying courses to help desensitize four-legged friends before a flight.
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Matteo Atti, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The Dogs Trust highlights that signs of discomfort in dogs can include stiff body language, lip licking, or yawning as a way to calm themselves.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Carefully track his path of escape and his body language.
—Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Beyond verbal agreements, a stakeholder’s body language and unspoken cues reveal true perceptions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Matteo Atti, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The Dogs Trust highlights that signs of discomfort in dogs can include stiff body language, lip licking, or yawning as a way to calm themselves.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Carefully track his path of escape and his body language.
—Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Beyond verbal agreements, a stakeholder’s body language and unspoken cues reveal true perceptions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20language. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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