Does Body Language Really Say More Than Words?

The folks who put together a study for a job recruiting web site in Australia certainly think so. LinkMe.com.au found 79 per cent of workers believe “body language speaks louder than words, especially when it comes to interpreting the boss’s directions or making sense of a conversation at work. ”

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