"Getting that all important message across..."

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As we all are aware, good communication skills are the foundation of successful relationships, whether it be on a professional or a personal level.  However, in order to communicate well, one needs to know, the factors that contribute towards good communication.  Understanding that there is much more than words spoken in communication is the first step in doing this.  This part of the communication process which is "wordless"  is called, non-verbal communication or body language.  When body language is understood well and used effectively, it becomes a skill, and invariably a powerful tool in connecting with others as well as expressing yourself well.

The first scientific study of non-verbal communication was done by Charles Darwin, which he wrote in his book, "The Expression of the Emotions of Man and Animals", and since then many discoveries have been made in this area.

Another interesting fact about non-verbal messages is that it cannot be faked.  We may learn how to best use body language to our advantage, and even try very hard at times to act in a way that is acceptable and brings out the best effect that we would like to have, but the truth is that, sooner or later, we are going to give ourselves away, unless of course we truly feel the way we project.  All in all the messages we give through our non-verbal communication is going to have a huge impact on how others see us, how well they start to like/respect us and whether or not, they will place their trust in us.

Being aware of our emotions and how they affect us with regard to body language, gives us an understanding as to why other people are acting in a particular way and sending out these non-verbal messages, and the emotions underlying their actions.  This to a great extent, helps us to develop our non-verbal skills.

This information was referred from:
http://helpguide.org/mental/eq6_nonverbal_communication.htm

http://wiki.ask.com/Nonverbal_communication