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Clusters of body language signals provide a more accurate picture of emotions from "summary" of The Definitive Book of Body Language by Barbara Pease,Allan Pease
When it comes to understanding someone's emotions through their body language, it is essential to look for clusters of signals rather than individual gestures. A single gesture or expression can be misleading and may not accurately reflect a person's true feelings. However, when multiple body language signals are considered together, they provide a more complete and accurate picture of what someone is experiencing. By examining clusters of body language signals, we can avoid misinterpreting a person's emotions based on isolated movements or expressions. For example, someone may smile while discussing a sad or troubling topic, but their furrowed brow, tense posture, and lack of eye contact may indicate that they are actually feeling upset or uncomfortable. In this case, focusing on the smile alone would lead to a misunderstanding of the person'...
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