💥 Learn HOW TO Read Body Language with The World's Top Experts

Learn how to read body language. Body language is a type of nonverbal communication in which physical behaviors, as opposed to words, are used to express or convey the information. Such behavior includes facial expressions, body posture, gestures, eye movement, touch and the use of space. Body language exists in both animals and humans, but this article focuses on interpretations of human body language. It is also known as kinesics. Although body language is an important part of communication, most of it happens without conscious awareness. Body "language" must not be confused with sign language, as sign languages are languages and have their own complex grammar systems, as well as being able to exhibit the fundamental properties that exist in all languages. Body language, on the other hand, does not have a grammar system and must be interpreted broadly, instead of having an absolute meaning corresponding with a certain movement, so it is not a language, and is simply termed as a "language" due to popular culture. In a society, there are agreed-upon interpretations of particular behavior. Interpretations may vary from country to country, or culture to culture. On this note, there is controversy on whether body language is universal. Body language, a subset of nonverbal communication, complements verbal communication in social interaction. In fact some researchers conclude that nonverbal communication accounts for the majority of information transmitted during interpersonal interactions.

Relevant concepts include:

Emblems - Body movements or gestures that are directly translatable into a word or phrase
Illustrators - Accompany or reinforce verbal messages
Batons - Temporally accent or emphasize words or phrases
Deictic movements - Point to a present object
Kinetographs - Depict a body action
Spatial movements - Depict a spatial relationship
Pictographs - Draw a picture of their referent
Rhythmic movements - Depict the rhythm or pacing of an event
Affect Displays - Show emotion
Regulators - Control the flow and pace of communication
Manipulators - Release physical or emotional tension

The Behavior Panel is a group made up of the world's top body language and behavior experts, Mark Bowden, Scott Rouse, Greg Hartley, and Chase Hughes. Together they analyze the body language and behavior displayed in videos in the public interest. The Behavior Panel is a non-partisan group, looking to educate and entertain the public with their interest and expertise in nonverbal communication, body language, deception detection, interrogation, and resistance to interrogation. By looking at the gestures, facial expressions, micro-expressions, and context around what people say, this group of nonverbal behavior experts reveals the possible truth and deceptions. This behavior profiler group takes on the task of investigating the behavior behind the crime news that often forces us to think and feel the way we do. The Behavior Panel is a task force made up of four of the best body language and behavior profiler experts in the world.

Chapters:
00:00 Read Body Language
00:58 Facial Expressions
04:15 Paul Eckman History
07:03 Gestures
07:25 Illustrators
07:50 Adaptors
08:50 Chase - Illustrators
10:10 Regulators and Moderators
11:44 Manipulators
13:40 Barriers
16:30 Metaphorical Gestures
18:04 Emblems and Culture
20:20 Senseless Discussion
25:09 Mark - Gesture Planes
28:19 Culture and Gesture Planes
30:54 Greg's Chained Pet Elephant
33:30 Taking Greg's Monkey to the Dance
36:04 The Vanishing Perpetrator
37:30 Extra Face
40:30 Fading Facts
42:00 Word Salad and Lasagna
46:00 Digital Flexion
50:36 Tiger Milk is Important!
53:34 Senseless Discussion
56:04 Baseline Development
1:01:40 Character, Story, and Plot
1:06:37 Fight or Flight Discussion
1:17:12 Origin Story of The Panel

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[laurarose]

Scott, we never think anything is boring. We love watching you guys talk about the stuff you love and know the most about. It’s so interesting and so informative. Thank you!

[sallyeve]

I've been fearful that you guys were getting tired of doing this and I realized how worried I got. I rarely watch TV and only have a few Youtube channels I look forward to. This at the top. Brilliant collaboration.

[cynthiawaldorf]

Just a ps.note, Scott, you all are not boring at all! This has been one of the most interesting in terms of knowing the four of you a little more, and what you are teaching us and why! Please keep doing these videos. You all have something good to teach us!

[jenniferoliver]

Chase is so quiet. Mark loves to talk. Greg scares me. Scott is like everyone's dad. Love how your personalities work together. Learning a lot from you.

[gymratcarpediem]

When you guys are having fun with each other it's just pure gold

[danni]

This comment may get lost but I just want to say how much I appreciate these videos! i'm 24 and I have PTSD and ADHD, watching these has been one of the biggest tools in my recovery while waiting for mental health support. They've given me such great insight into what's happening to my body, why and ways to help it too, I'm a lot better at recognising my symptoms now and how I interact with/come across to others. I know this isn't necessarily the intended purpose of these videos but they are an amazing tool for it! For example I never knew why I sway so much when I'm standing still, or this video where Mark explains how people who experience a lot of anxiety and adrenaline have issues with digestion, sustained weight loss and becoming gaunt over time. I've been experiencing this for the last few years now and most doctors refuse to accept it could be mental health related so I never really understood why it was happening but now I do I feel like I have a bit more control back. Thank you guys for sharing them, It's helped change my life!!

[sheilablake]

Greg, if it’s you in the comments this week, I just want to say that I’m sorry for your hard year & hope you’re doing ok and that you have loved ones around & that you can go on to heal. This is definitely not boring! I loved this episode. I loved seeing more of your friendship, more of how you learn from each other & talk to each other off camera, you’re all so funny together. I also loved hearing your personal stories of how you got involved in this area. Chase, that girl at the bar really lucked out, I’d have bitten her hand off ; ) (an English saying) This is my favourite part of the week too. Much love 💕

[mattygranger]

RE: Extra Face. I’ve worked in film for 22 years and this phenomenon extends past just the face. I did a show last year where we had an extra driving a $100K SUV. All he had to do was drive it into frame under a bridge. We rehearsed the shot several times and it was great. Easy peasy, right? Nope. The second the cameras rolled, for some reason the extra decided to stomp on the gas, coming in significantly faster than he’d repeatedly rehearsed, and crashed the thing into the pillar of the bridge, destroying the brand new $100K SUV and shutting production down for the night. Fortunately no one was hurt. As soon as you say ‘action’ it’s extra face, extra lead foot. Same same. It’s a weird phenomenon.

[uxmkfrl]

This video is quite different from others I’ve watched. Scott repeating, ”I’m not taking this out.” I have thoroughly enjoyed how much fun you guys are having with each other! Thank you for “not taking this out.” It’s been fun seeing the rapport you share.

[mamatrop]

This is probably my favorite episode. Just 4 wonderful friends discussing their take on body language.

[primesister]

I absolutely love how Mark always lightens things up! Everyone else is so serious. So thanks, Mark, for your great smile, laugh, and sense of humour!! 🙌💕👏

[artamarti]

1:05:20 “Your intuition is right some of the time, it’s negative most of the time. Your intuition is only bothered with your safety today and the truth tomorrow. It doesn’t care about fact. It doesn’t care about truth. It has no care for accuracy. It wants to be safe today, accurate tomorrow. We want to make sure we’re accurate today.” Brilliant, Mark.

[maryamchijan]

I Love Love All your personal stories, the fun and the "bloopers" kept in!😍👍👍👍

[LPCandArchetypeDeconstructor]

As a licensed psychotherapist, I've applied what I've learned here into my private practice to assist my clients in their therapeutic goals. Knowing how to read their body language helps me know where to go next to help treat their trauma. Often times trauma is preverbal and I look for any clues I can find in the body to treat the trauma. The Body definitely Keeps Score.

[teresev]

Love this episode!
Love all the coffee/pee break stuff you left in😊
I’m never bored listening to the four of you. I’ve watched THIS video at least three times and I pick up something new or I’d forgotten each time.
Love to all
—Never stop doing these videos for us
❤❤❤❤

[Luv_brd]

As an autistic woman I watch these videos to help me navigate the world and avoid being taken advantage of. Today is Thanksgiving and I am so thankful for you guys 💖

[bubbletea]

I would just like to thank you for donating your time to help regular people like me. I learn something new every time.

[sharynflanagan]

Suggestion for something I'd enjoy hearing your insight on---- Through a DNA test, my friends just met a new relation who had been given up for adoption at birth but has all the body language and mannerisms of his biological father, despite the two never having met. How much of our body language is nature and how much nurture?

[deborahshingler]

Not boring at all. Really enjoy listening to you guys

[ramonalee]

You guys are never boring, don’t ever think that. I like it when you just talk and banter and be yourselves. I pick up on clues that make me think you are all really good people who care about others and that’s important to me if I’m going to have you as any type of mentor. Interesting video. Thanks.