![]() ![]() In others, it might just mean the other person acknowledges your words. Nodding indicates agreement in many cultures.People of other cultures, including many Eastern cultures, may avoid prolonged eye contact, as looking slightly down or to the side may seem more respectful. In many Western cultures, eye contact while speaking suggests openness and interest.Someone’s cultural background can have a big influence on how they use and read body language. ![]() Several things can impact how someone both uses and interprets body language. It’s important to keep in mind that body language isn’t universal. “So, when our brain gets a mixed message - say it hears, ‘I love you’ but sees a mean face or hears an insincere tone - it may prefer the nonverbal cues to the verbal ones,” she adds. “There’s evidence to suggest our brains prioritize nonverbal communication over verbal communication,” she says. Emily Cook, a marriage and family therapist in Bethesda, MD, body language plays an essential role in how we share information with others. ![]()
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