Quote Originally Posted by Hime View Post
For me so much of it is tied to (ha ha ha) facial expressions, body language and, really really importantly, tones of voice. As a dancer, I'm very sensitive to the way people move and occupy space, but these things can have powerful effects even on people who aren't aware of them.

This might sound really weird and trust me, I'm not suggesting you involve animals in play, but I would recommend watching Cesar Milan's show "The Dog Whisperer" on National Geographic or reading his book "Cesar's Way". He very clearly explains how to use universal signals to indicate who's in charge, and uses examples of easily identifiable celebrities and historical figures to show how calm, confident dominance can be just as useful with people as it is with dogs.
I like the way you coined the phrase: "occupy space"... Love it!