Body language is a type of non-verbal communication in which physical behavior, as opposed to words, are used to express or convey 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. The difference between the words people speak and our understanding of what they are saying comes from non-verbal communication, otherwise known as “body language.” As you will learn in this article, by developing your awareness of the signs and signals of body language, you can more easily understand other people, and more effectively communicate with them.