In his book Emotional Intelligence 2.0, Dr. Travis Blackberry outlines some of the most common body language tendencies and what they communicate to your audience.Slouching: a sign of disrespect.Exaggerated gestures: stretching the truth.Turning yourself away from others: uncomfortable and distrustful of the person speaking.Crossed arms/crossed legs: not open to what the other person is saying.Exaggerated nodding: feeling anxiety about approval.Fixing your hair: anxious, self-conscious, and distracted.Avoiding eye contact: hiding something or lack confidence.Sustained eye contact: communicates confidence, leadership, strength, and intelligence.Eye contact that’s too intense: perceived as aggressive, or an attempt to dominate.Getting too close (nearer than 18 inches): low self-awareness and understanding of personal space.Since more than 50% of the information in a conversation is passed nonverbally, great communicators make sure to use it to their advantage.