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Understanding body language
The technique of "reading" people is used frequently. For example, the idea of mirroring body language to put people at ease is commonly used during interview situations. Body language can show feelings to other people, which works in return for other people. People who show their body language to you can reveal their feelings and meanings. Mirroring the body language of someone else indicates that they are understood. It is important to note that some markers of emotion (e.g. smiling/laughing when happy, frowning/crying when sad) are largely universal, however in the 1990s Paul Ekman expanded his list of basic emotions, including a range of positive and negative emotions, not all of which are encoded in facial muscles. The newly included emotions are:


 * 1) Amusement
 * 2) Contempt
 * 3) Contentment
 * 4) Embarrassment
 * 5) Excitement
 * 6) Guilt
 * 7) Pride in achievement
 * 8) Relief
 * 9) Satisfaction
 * 10) Sensory pleasure
 * 11) Shame