Posture
In humans, posture can provide important nonverbal communication. Posture deals with: how the body is positioned in relation to another person or group of persons (for example, leaning stance, posture, standing, sitting, etc.) and how they are positioned relative to each other various body parts (eg leg imposed on the leg, hand in pocket, etc.) physique, that is how the body looks like (for example, whether it is large, has a broad back, weak legs, large head, etc.)
Communication expressed posture
Non-verbal communication developed in humans earlier than verbal communication. In humans, one of the means of communication, such as its position in the hierarchy of the group or attitude toward others, is the appropriate attitude gain (in addition to facial expressions, personal distances, gestures and body movements). Posture conveys information about: attitudes of interpersonal relations - for example I like - I do not like, want to avoid, etc. personality traits - such as confidence, submissiveness, openness, the need social standing - social origin, position in the social hierarchy (particularly if it is analyzed in the context of postures callers) current emotional states - fear, sense of security, relaxation, tension frustrations of developmental traits or character, mental injuries (traumas), etc. characteristics of temperament - according to the theory of Hippocrates, Kretschmer, Sheldon.
Analysis of posture
Posture inform both the enduring characteristics of the person (character, temperament, etc.), and of its current internal states (emotions, attitudes that have been raised, etc.). Therefore, posture can be considered in the context of a given situation, and independently of it.
It should be noted, however, that people assume certain postures in a habitual manner. Although at the time of manufacture habit usually posture is a reflection of inner states, it is a habit may lose the function of inducing or