Body language is a type of communication called visual communication. Even without hearing words, the other person will be able to understand what you are trying to communicate by watching you and how you move. Visual communication makes up to more than seventy percent of communication which means that the words we say will convey a lesser significance than other tone, body, and movements. Sometimes body language can have multiple meanings and are sometimes misinterpreted by people. Here are some common body language movements and their meanings.