In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Nonverbal behavior is itself complex since all people are different and present themselves differently. Reading body language can be challenging because when interpreting the signs people are sending you, you need to take into account the whole picture. For example, did that person already mention to you today that he had a fight with his wife or didn't a get a promotion at work? Or was he visibly anxious over lunch? When interpreting others' body language, it's important wherever possible to take into account their personality, social factors, verbal behavior, and the setting. While this information is not always available, it can be helpful to read body language. People are complex, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that how they convey themselves with their bodies is complex too! You could compare reading body language to watching your favorite TV show; after all, you wouldn't just watch one scene in your favorite TV show, but the whole episode in order to properly understand the meaning of that one scene. You'd also probably keep in mind past episodes, a character's history, and the plot as a whole. You need to look at this bigger picture also when it comes to reading body language! There is no 'one size fits all' when it comes to body language. If you are invested in being able to read a person's body language accurately, you may have to 'study' that person for some time. What is true for one person may not always be true for another. For example, when lying, some people break eye contact, while others attempt to maintain even more eye contact than usual so that they won't be suspected of lying. For some emotions and expressions of body language, the meaning of the messages is culturally-specific. For instance, in Finnish culture, when a person makes eye contact, it is a sign of approachability. By contrast, when a person makes eye contact, it is considered to be an expression of anger for the Japanese. To give another example, in western culture, a person who feels comfortable with you will lean forward toward you and square their face and body directly toward you. People with certain disabilities may have unique body language. For example, autistic people often avoid eye contact while listening, and fidget frequently. Note that while some physical expressions of emotion vary from culture to culture, some research suggests that certain expressions of body language are universal across cultures. This is especially true for the communication of dominance and submission. For example, across different cultures, a lowered posture indicates submission. The nonverbal channel is the means by which a message or sign is conveyed without words. Important nonverbal channels include those of kinesics (eye contact, facial expressions, and body language), haptics (touch), and proxemics (personal space). In other words, the medium determines the message. As a general rule, people are best at reading facial expressions, and then body language, and, finally, personal space and touch. Even within each channel, there can be great variation. For instance, not all facial expressions are equally easy to understand. People are generally better at reading facial expressions that are pleasant rather than unpleasant. One study found that individuals are better at accurately interpreting happiness, contentment, and excitement, compared to anger, sadness, fear, and disgust.
Summary: Know that reading body language is a complex task. Remember to consider individual differences. Be aware that body language can differ according to culture. Note that understanding differs according to nonverbal channel.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Some of the following greetings are used in most regions of Germany. "Hallo!" needs no translation and is the most commonly used. "Morgen," "Tag," and "'n Abend" are shortened versions of the previous time-related greetings. "Gru Dich" is translated to "I greet you" in English. You only use this greeting if you know the person very well. It can also be a good indicator of where someone lives, as gru dich is southern dialect. "" is sometimes represented as "ss" and is pronounced as such. To ask someone how they are, you have a couple different options (just like in English): "Wie geht es dir?" -- How are you? (informal) "Wie geht's?" -- How's it going? To respond, you can use: "Es geht mir gut." -- I'm fine. or "Nicht schlecht." -- Not bad. To throw a question back: "Und dir?" -- And you? (informal)
Summary: Use casual phrases when greeting family and friends. Go for questions.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Allowing yourself to splurge on your favorite fast-food treats once a week may help you stay on track and boost your commitment to your diet on non-cheat days. Select a day where you allow yourself to enjoy your favorite foods without feeling guilty. Perhaps on Fridays after a long week at work you'll allow yourself to stop at your favorite drive-thru, or on Sunday you'll visit your favorite coffee chain. Think of it as a special treat or reward for all your hard work during the week. It is recommended that you get 150 minutes of aerobic exercise each week, or about 30 minutes of exercise for 5 days each week. Increase activities like walking, swimming, or dancing to help you boost your heart rate and burn more calories on days you plan to eat fast food. The more calories you burn, the faster you will reach your weight-loss goals, and the more calories you can use to enjoy a fast-food meal. Activities that use larger muscle groups, like your legs and back, will help you burn more calories by increasing your heart rate. On days you plan to have a fast-food meal, prepare by slashing calories from other meals. Swap heavy cream for skim milk in your morning coffee, or eat a lunch that is full of steamed vegetables and whole grains. These small changes can help you enjoy a fast-food meal while still staying within your daily calorie limit. Increase the amount of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins in your diet to help you with your weight-loss goals. Enjoying these healthy options at most meals will allow you to conserve more calories that you can later use to enjoy the occasional fast-food treat. While you're on a diet or a weight-loss program, plan to prepare the majority of your meals at home. When you prepare meals at home, you will be able to account for your calorie, carbohydrate, and fat intake more easily than if you ordered a meal at a restaurant. Cooking at home frequently may also help you to consume fewer calories when you do visit a fast-food chain.
Summary:
Plan to have a cheat day. Add some extra cardio on days you plan to eat fast food. Cut calories from other meals to make up the difference. Eat a balanced diet. Cook most meals at home.