Some people love to hear themselves talk so much you can't even get a word in edgewise. Well, part of the problem is that you're waiting for them to pass the conch to you -- and they're not going to do it. You don't have to straight-up interrupt them, though; you can simply use your body language.

When it comes to reading body language, there's no tougher competition than the professional poker scene. If you want to be among the best, you have to be a master at observing your opponents, while also hiding your own intentions. If you want a few tips, poker pro Liv Boeree is here to help.

Mansplaining has become one of the defining phenomena of the 21st century, and its pedantic tentacles touch everything from the last US presidential campaign to online riffs about how women just can't "get" Rick and Morty. While we've come a long way towards naming and shaming the mansplainers in our midst, on the flip side of that exchange, catching yourself in the act (and taking a step back) can be a challenge for anyone who's spent their whole life assuming that they always have something interesting and useful to say, despite all evidence to the contrary.

We all know that being seen as confident, but not cocky, at work can have a positive effect on our careers. From one-on-one meeting with your boss to giving a presentation to the whole team, your voice is one of the most important parts of project confidence. Here's how to adjust your voice so that how you say something has as much impact as what you say.

When you travel around the world, you probably aim to be respectful of each and every culture you encounter. But you'd be surprised how easy it is to be rude without knowing.

A job interview is your best chance to make a good impression on a future boss and team, and while it's also a time for them to impress you, you want to make sure you send the right message with your non-verbals. This graphic outlines seven different body language mistakes you won't want to make, and how to avoid them.

Your body language, including your hand gestures, can help drive your message home and encourage empathy, especially when you're giving an important presentation or speaking in public. Here are some specific gestures to keep in mind for your next talk.

Body language varies from one person to another. Trying to follow a set of specific actions to effectively communicate with everyone is bound to fail. If you're talking with someone one-on-one, mimic their body language instead to be more persuasive.

Being able to read body language is a handy skill to have. Before you start watching for a single action to see if someone's lying, start by learning how to gauge a person's baseline body language.

You might dress well, have a cool job and be blessed with beauty, but flirting is where the real magic of attraction is, especially when it comes to first impressions. In fact, good flirting is often more effective than good looks, and it's something anybody can learn how to do.

You're walking down the street when you see that friend of a friend you met at that thing. You don't want to stop and have an awkward chat, but you also don't want to be rude. Here's a simple eye contact trick that works every time.

There's more to acing an interview than a good resume and solid answers to their questions. Body language plays a big part as well. If you're not sure what to do with your hands during a job interview, these tips will help.

Hiring managers size you up in a lot of different ways during an interview, including how you physically present yourself. A recent US nationwide survey of over 2500 hiring and human resource managers found these body language mistakes hurt your chance of landing the job the most.

Communication is pretty tricky in any relationship. If you want to share affection without blurting out "Hey, I like you!" to everyone you meet, a few of these body language tricks will help you be a bit more subtle.

Your body language, eye contact, and speech patterns can send subtle signals that set the tone of a conversation. And sometimes we don't realise we're sending those signals. One easy way to gain a little self-awareness in that area? Ask a close friend or loved one.

Do you ever wonder if you're a bore at parties? Or you're going on too long about a topic that your conversation partner doesn't care about? Over on Harvard Business Review, they outline a few types of body language that tend to suggest people want out of the conversation.

Gunnar Garfors, the author of 198: How I Ran Out of Countries, has been to every country in the world. He knows a thing or two about international travel, and has a few tips to share in regards to keeping safe.

When you need to have one of those talks that you know will cause conflict, you can take some of the edge off with your body language. Standing at an angle instead of face to face can help.

Body language is a big part of human interaction, but some folks out there have a tougher time reading it than others. If you're looking to join in on a conversation that's already in motion, the participants' feet can tell you whether it's open to others or not.