body language interpretation
[/ˈbɑdi ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ ɪn.tɚˈpreɪ.ʃən/]
nounpl: body language interpretations
interpretação de linguagem corporal
1. The analysis and understanding of nonverbal communication signals conveyed through physical movements, gestures, posture, and facial expressions
Body language interpretation is crucial in negotiations to understand the other party's true intentions.
A interpretação de linguagem corporal é crucial em negociações para entender as verdadeiras intenções da outra parte.
2. The skill or practice of decoding what someone is communicating through their body rather than their words
Good body language interpretation can help therapists identify when patients are uncomfortable or hiding something.
Uma boa interpretação de linguagem corporal pode ajudar terapeutas a identificar quando pacientes estão desconfortáveis ou ocultando algo.
3. The process of reading and analyzing physical cues such as crossed arms, eye contact, or posture to infer emotional states or attitudes
During the interview, the HR manager's body language interpretation suggested the candidate was nervous.
Durante a entrevista, a interpretação de linguagem corporal do gerente de RH sugeriu que o candidato estava nervoso.
Body language interpretation is increasingly valued in both American and Brazilian professional contexts. In the USA, direct eye contact and open gestures are typically interpreted positively, while in Brazil, more animated and expressive body language is culturally normative. Understanding these cultural differences is essential for accurate interpretation. In Brazilian business culture, physical proximity during conversations and hand gestures are more accepted than in typical North American settings.
NYC Slang
reading someone's vibe or checking their tells
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