Body Language Reading

Body Language Reading



We use body language everyday in our lives to get our message across, to achieve
positive feedback in our lives, and to get whatever we want. We use this
language all the time, but we may not be aware of it. Moreover, this language
doesn't only involve the mouth but the whole body as well.



Could you even imagine the awesome power of applying it? With it, you'll be able
to interpret other people's inner emotions even if they're not directly
expressing it. You'll also be able to modify your behavior to fit the situation.
You'll get them to like and trust you. What words cannot do, body language can.
In this chapter, we shall explore the various body gestures or movements
conveyed by people in different scenarios. Let’s begin.

Here are some of the movements exhibited by people who are interested in what
you are saying:

They maintain eye contact more than 60% of the time. The more wide-opened the
eyes are, the more interested the person is. In fact, a person maintains eye
contact more when listening than when talking.

Their heads are inclined forward.

They smile frequently. But take note, not all smiles convey the same feeling. An
oblong smile is not genuine. It is used to show courtesy, but not necessarily
happiness or friendliness. The lips are withheld completely back from the upper
and lower teeth, forming the oblong shape. This is usually the smile that many
people exhibit when they feign to enjoy a lame joke.

There are certain hints to indicate if people are more receptive in accepting
your ideas. Some of these are:
Their hands are flat on the table.
Their palms are open.
If they're stroking their chin, they're thinking. They may agree with you after
careful evaluation.
Their heads are inclined forward.
They are nodding their heads.

Their legs are spaced out from each other.
They smile frequently.
They unbutton their jackets. This indicates friendliness and willingness to
collaborate with you.
Their hands are open. This also indicates genuineness.

They place their hands in their chest. This signifies openness and conveys
sincerity, honesty, or dedication. However, a woman putting her hands in her
breast is a defensive position and may indicate that she is surprised or
astonished.

Indications That They Are Defensive/Hiding Something
The mouth might keep a secret, but certain gestures could indicate that people
are hiding something they don’t want others to find out, such as:
They walk with their hands in their pockets.
They cross their arms.
They hide their hands any way they can.

Signals Made When They Are Doubting/Suspecting You
It’s sometimes difficult to assume whether you are being regarded as a
trustworthy person, or you are being thought of as someone who is full of
nonsense. Here are some clues that may indicate suspicion:
They glimpse sideways from the corner of one eye.
They are rubbing or touching their eyes or ears.
Their hands are tucked in their pockets.
Their arms are crossed over the chest.
Their glasses are dropped to the lower bridge of the nose, with eyes peering
over them. This movement may indicate that you are being examined closely (to
the point that you get conscious).
There’s one act you usually do when you are the one doubting yourself - rubbing
or touching your nose. This subconsciously occurs when you are uncertain of how
to answer a critical question or when you are concerned of other people’s
reaction to your answer.

How To Know When They Are Lying
People lie for a variety of reasons. It may be to cover up a fault or
embarrassment, to avoid upsetting other people, to encourage when no hope can be
perceived, or to be spared from petty hassles. It may also be due to more
serious psychological problems such as delusional imaging or extreme vanity.
Here are some indications that are conveyed by people when lying:
They speak in a high-pitched, fast-paced, stuttering voice.
They are constantly swallowing and clearing their throat.
They try their best to avoid having eye contact. This applies particularly to
people who want to avoid discussing a certain topic.
They look somewhere else and glimpse from the corner of their eye.
They stick their tongue out to moist their lips.
They are blinking rapidly.
They rub their throat.
Their arms are crossed over the chest.
They are constantly touching parts of their face, especially the mouth, ear, and
nose as if covering them.
They scratch their head or the back of the neck.
Their poses are closed, descending, and insecure.
Their hands or feet are tapping.
They always look down with shrugged shoulders.
They are constantly moving from one place to another or changing their poses.
They are projecting parts of their body (feet) to an escape route (door).