Hey there, viewers!
Looking to sharpen your skills in reading body language?
It sure comes handy in both your personal and professional life.
You get to know so much about people through these non verbal signs.
And it definitely helps you find out the truth.
People can tell lies.
But it’s very difficult to fake your body language.
And when you know how to spot these subtleties, you’ve already uncovered so much.
In today’s video, we will be talking about essential secrets of body language you need
to know.
What’s mirroring?
What does arm positioning and eye contact tell about a person?
We’ll be talking about all of these AND more...
Mirroring
Did you just notice the person you’re talking to touched their face just after you did?
You rested your elbows on the table, and a couple seconds later they did it too?
It’s like they’re copying your every move.
Well prepare to have your ego boosted.
People only mirror those they like.
If someone you’re talking to mimics your body language, it’s a clear sign they’re
trying to establish a good rapport with you.
Still confused?
Here’s another way to check.
Do something random like take a sip of your drink.
See if the other person follows this too?
A sure shot sign to confirm mirroring.
Just don’t yawn.
Yawns are so mysteriously infectious that even if the person isn’t mirroring you,
they end up yawning too.
Yawns spread like wildfire.
Trust me.
Watch a video of people yawning.
You’ll be yawning in no time.
Have you had anyone mirror your actions during a conversation?
Do you think you might have mirrored someone?
Share your incredible stories and experiences with the Bestie community in the comments
below.
Sturdy eyes
Eyes are a VERY important part of body language.
Pay attention to them and they will unveil so many secrets.
Quite literally!
For instance, when you’re talking to someone, see if they maintain eye contact.
Are they looking into your eyes or deliberately looking away?
Direct eye contact indicates the person is interested in you.
They’re listening keenly.
But if they look away, it can be anything from disinterest and boredom to deceit.
That’s especially true if they’re looking away to their side.
If the person is looking down, it’s usually a sign of nervousness and shyness.
Maybe the person is an introvert and feels shy in holding direct eye contact.
Next up, their pupils.
Have their pupils dilated while talking to you?
This is a telltale sign of someone responding positively to you.
Your pupils dilate when you put in cognitive effort.
Being focused on something leads to pupils getting dilated.
So what else besides pupils and eye gaze?
Does blinking have a role to play as well?
Of course!
If the blinking rate of the person you’re talking to increases, it indicates they’re
interested in listening to you.
Either that, or what you’re saying has caused them stress.
Blinking increases when a person’s either stressed or thinking deeply.
If the increase in blinking rate is accompanied by the person touching their face, like their
lips, it could mean they’re lying.
Glancing at the door means the person just can’t wait for this conversation to be over.
They want either of you to leave!
People usually look up and to the left when they’re trying to recall an actual memory.
But if they look up and to the right, they’re using their imagination to concoct a story.
This means they’re lying through their teeth!
Gazing at the face
Facial expressions are a big giveaway.
Even when you try so hard to control them.
You can try and be very vigilant, have a stiff upper lip, yet your face would somehow leave
a few clues.
You just need to know how to read them.
For instance, a relaxed mouth says you’re comfortable.
While tight pursed lips indicate your displeasure.
A half smile that engages only one side of your mouth says the person is being sarcastic.
A wholesome smile engages a full face.
From your lips to your eyes, every part of your face will express happiness.
On the other hand, somebody touching their face or covering their mouth while speaking
is usually lying.
Proximity
Your eyes, smile and face gave away a lot of secrets.
But what else?
Can proximity while talking to a person reveal secrets?
Body language experts say YES.
If you pay attention to how close someone sits or stands to you, you can learn A LOT
about what they think.
When you’re talking to someone and they move closer, it says they’re interested
in listening to you.
And I have bad news for you.
If you’re talking, and someone moves away from you while you move in closer, it’s
clear the connection isn’t as mutual as you want it to be.
In fact, if you observe two people interacting, you can predict a lot about their relationship.
Two people in a happy relationship will be facing each other while talking.
They will both have their gaze fixed on each other’s faces.
If any party is uninterested, they will look away time and time again.
Feet direction says something
Feet are your body’s secret giveaways about feelings.
You might think it’s unimportant to pay attention to which direction a person’s
feet are pointing.
But in reality, it’s a big indication of their interest in you, or lack thereof.
A person may be sitting close to you.
But if their feet are pointing away, they’re not interested in having a conversation.
In a group setting, you can easily learn who’s interested in talking to whom by looking at
their feet direction.
People are so fixated in controlling their facial expressions and upper body, that they
get careless about their feet.
That becomes a big clue in revealing their actual mood and mindset.
Before we move ahead, here is a video you might like to watch.
Watch this video to know more about the ten body changes that need your immediate attention.
Head movement
Classic head movements!
They say so much about a person’s mood and mindset.
Someone nodding their head way too vigorously speaks volumes about their impatience.
They can’t wait for the conversation to be done.
Slow nodding with regular intervals shows the person wants you to continue talking.
They’re interested in listening to you.
Fast nodding means a person has heard enough.
And now they want you to listen to them.
Sideways tilting of the head in the middle of a conversation means the other person wants
to talk to you.
They’re carefully weighing what you’re saying.
Maybe thinking and analyzing deeply.
But if the person tilted their head backwards, it’s not a good sign.
They’re suspicious of you and surely don’t trust your words.
In group settings, you can understand a lot about the group dynamics by looking at which
way the heads of individuals are facing.
Significant people are looked at more often than less significant people.
People use their heads and face to point at people they’re interested in talking to.
You can even decipher skills and effectiveness of leadership.
Is the group looking at the speaker every now and then?
Looking at their face?
Then they’re interested in listening to them.
The person is able to influence the group.
But if the group is disinterested, you will notice individuals looking sideways or downwards.
It screams they’re bored and can’t wait to get out of there.
How are the hands?
Of course hands are important.
A person putting their hands in their pocket while talking to you says they aren’t being
entirely truthful.
It could be deceit.
It could be nervousness.
But it isn’t 100% genuine.
People who use a lot of hand movements while talking indicate they are very passionate
about the subject.
They are excited and deeply interested in continuing the talk.
In a group, a person will point their hands toward the person they connect with.
This is a big giveaway during business meetings.
You will learn if the client is in fact interested in knowing more about your products or services.
Resting an elbow on the table and supporting the head with the hand shows their listening
attentively.
It’s a gesture people use to focus.
Arm positioning
Arms are a big doorway to a person’s self and their mind.
If they’re cross armed while talking to you, it indicates they’re stubborn and only
interested in their own point of view.
They’re not open to alternative viewpoints and are taking part in the conversation with
a closed mind.
Sometimes people with anxiety cross their arms to hide their vulnerability.
They’re trying to safeguard themselves by appearing unapproachable.
Crossed arms with a genuine smile shows a person’s relaxed attitude and confidence.
Open arms indicate an easy going attitude.
If a person places their hands on their hips, they’re trying to exert dominance.
Eyebrows
Eyebrows are the easiest body language clue.
Crossed eyebrows indicates suspicion or anger.
Raised eyebrows reveal the untrusting nature of the person.
They’re weighing what you’re saying and not going by your words entirely.
Relaxed eyebrows show confidence.
Body language definitely reveals a lot about you.
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Did you know about any of these important body language signs before watching this video?
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