This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Class and sophistication aren’t just about what you wear ...

It's been said that up to 90% of the information we receive comes from nonverbal communication -- things like body language and spatial relationship. Is it no wonder, then, that when you try to tell ...

Are some people better at nonverbal communication than others? I have spent the last 45 years studying this very topic: individual differences in people’s abilities to communicate through nonverbal ...

I've spoken with teachers who tell me that they spend a great deal of time reading the body language of their elementary-school students. Perhaps because the kids are still learning about nonverbal ...

In the process of giving business presentations in 34 countries, I’ve noticed many generalizations about male and female body language seem to be standard around the world. Of course, I also realize ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When it comes to persuasion, likeability is key. Consider the last time someone persuaded you to do something. Odds are you appreciated ...