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Body language basics and introduction body language is a powerful concept which successful people tend to understand well. The cultural differences in body language are vast there are entire books dedicated exclusively to hand gestures but weve selected a few to create a simple, body language etiquette guide. User friendly access to detailed, practical information. Etiquette university for young men the etiquette institute. Essential rules of etiquette for the 21st century, revised edition. Head movements can have very different meanings in different parts of the world. How aware are you of cultural differences in body language. May 07, 2012 but its not if the persons arms are lightly folded across her chest rather than tightly, says navarro.
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