Communication is essential in our every life. We use our words to share our feelings and connect with other people. But one of the most interesting parts of the way we communicate is through our body language. Our tone of voice, our facial expressions, and the way we walk are just some of the ways we showcase our deeper emotions. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most intriguing body language facts that can tell you a lot about a person. Enjoy!
Women laugh at men they are attracted to while men are attracted to women who laugh at them
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This is a funny one. When you think about it, if a man says a woman has a good sense of humor, he isn’t necessarily saying she’s good at making jokes. Rather, he is saying that she laughs at the jokes he makes. Additionally, the more a man can make a woman laugh, the better chance there is for long-term romance. Moreso, if humourous banter takes place in a flirty interaction, it’s a good sign of being open and wanting the conversation to carry on.
If you have your legs on your partner while sitting on the couch, you’re the one in control
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You may not have guessed it, but the way you sit on the couch reveals a lot about your relationship. When one partner has their legs on the other, this usually means that they’re the ones in control. This is a dominant position not only on the couch but the relationship itself. While it may be a dominant position, it usually signifies a happy relationship and comfort with one another.
A relaxed blinking rate is 6-8 blinks per minute, but if under pressure, people drastically increase their blinking rate
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When someone is under stress, their blink rate will increase. Rapid eye blinking can be a good indicator that someone is either lying, nervous, or anxious about something. The same is true if someone is excited about something. When someone is excited, rapid blinking is the mind’s way of remembering to blink and stay alert to continue looking at whatever excitement is taking place.
Americans tend to stand 18-48 inches away from one another, while Japanese have a smaller personal bubble of about 10 inches
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Everyone has their own personal bubble they like to remain in, but some people’s personal space is bigger than others. Personal space is partly culturally determined, and the size depends on the density of the population someone grew up in. Americans typically have a wide space between each other, while Japanese have a smaller space. Additionally, people from rural areas usually have bigger personal bubbles as opposed to people that live in a city.
Most of Northern Europe is considered a ‘non-contact’ culture and uses little physical contact, while Latin America is a high-contact culture where physical touch plays a big part in socializing
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High-contact cultures usually touch each other more frequently, have less personal space, make more eye contact, and also talk louder. You can find this kind of contact in Latin America and the Middle East. Non-contact cultures tend to stand farther away from one another and use less physical touch. When two people from opposing cultures meet, the no-contact person can be seen as unapproachable while the high-contact person can be seen as pushy.
Some scientists think that we shake hands to exchange body odors
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It was nice to sniff you! There may be more to shaking hands than performing a polite gesture. This ancient custom looks like it may have come from the intention of knowing someone else’s odor. If you think about it, it’s the equivalent of two dogs sniffing each other when they meet. Studies show that people tend to sniff their hands frequently after shaking hands with someone else, but they sniff them subconsciously.
If a woman likes you, she may stick her chest out, and if she’s not interested, she’ll have more of a closed-off attitude
Being able to read a woman’s body language can be complicated. There are many signs to look out for when figuring out whether or not a woman is interested in you. One way she may show her interest is by sticking her chest out in order to accentuate her curves. Along with sticking out her chest, she also may lean into you, roll her shoulders back, and stand up taller. On the other hand, if she doesn’t have an interest in you, she may cross her arms which is defensive body language.
Human laughter originally was a primate warning signal and closely related to crying
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Yup, the originals of laughter are actually rooted in survival. The theory goes that humans laugh in order to tell other humans not to stress over something that could be seen as dangerous. By laughing, you’re actually communicating that everything is ok. Laughter is also used to bond with other people. It’s believed that laughter, along with smiling and crying could have evolved from a single root. Which root? A defense mechanism
You can lie about how you’re feeling, but your facial expressions can tell people otherwise
Your face can share a lot about how you are truly feeling inside. Some of the main expressions that can be conveyed via facial expressions are happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, disgust, and fear just to name a few. There are a few telltale signs to determine whether someone is sad or angry, for example. Someone that’s sad slightly pulls down the corners of their lips. Someone that’s angry narrows their lips and glares with their eyes.
In Asia, kissing is seen as an intimate act and is not allowed in public places
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No, believe it or not, kissing is not universally accepted. If you go to Asia, it might be good to know that kissing in public is taboo. PDA, or public displays of affection, are not the norm and are often frowned upon. In many Asian cultures, it’s more common to see friends of the same sex holding hands than it is to see couples of the opposite sex holding hands. Typically, public displays of affection, whether it’s kissing or other displays of intimacy are disliked.
The smile is the most deceptive facial expression- out of the 19 different smiles, only one (the Duchenne smile) shows true happiness
Smiles are very powerful facial expressions that can improve our moods or slow the pace of a fast heart rate. Who knew there were so many different kinds of smiles? The truly genuine smile is known as the Duchenne smile. This is the one that reaches your eyes and makes the corners wrinkle up. While there may be a vast number of smiles, only six of them happen when people are having a good time.
When feeling uncomfortable, men usually touch their faces while women usually touch their necks, clothing, or hair
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Women will typically touch their necks when they are experiencing discomfort. The neck is a body part that has a lot of nerve endings, and when it is touched, our heart rates can decrease. This touching is usually done unconsciously as a way for the nerves to help calm us down. For men, face touching is more common while experiencing discomfort as a way to soothe and protect themselves.
If someone looks into your eyes for too long, they could be lying to you
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Whether we like it or not, being deceptive is a common behavior among humans. Want to spot a liar? It’s all in the eyes. Typically, liars tend to either stare too long or look away at an important moment. Additionally, they could also move their eyes around while they are coming up with what to say next. There was a study that found that people who lied were more likely to stare at someone else than people who were being honest.
You can spot when someone is insecure because their body will try to make itself small
All of the squares in the blue show body language of someone who is insecure, while the green squares show body language of someone who is secure. For example, someone that feels insecure may pull on their ear, rub their eyes, bite their nails, or walk with hunched shoulders. A secure person, on the other hand, may sit with their legs crossed, sit with their hands behind their head, or put their fingers in a steeping position.
The older you get, the more serious you become- on average, adults laugh 15 times a day while a toddler laughs 400 times a day
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Children really do laugh way more than adults do. Babies will start laughing at 10 weeks of age. When they reach 4 years old, they typically laugh 15 times an hour. When a child reaches nursery school age, they will laugh about 300 times a day. There was a research study that found that 20 seconds of a hard belly laugh was the equivalent of spending only three minutes on a rowing machine. Additionally, people laugh more in social interactions than when they’re alone.
Children born blind will often cover their eyes when they hear bad news
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This is a body language fact we never knew of before. Blind children react in different ways to things and learn how to live without their sight. When hearing bad news, we cover our ears as a way of protecting ourselves. It’s a way to block out stress or panic. Blind children, without their sight, tend to cover their eyes instead.
When someone steps back while you’re talking to them, this is not a good sign
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Imagine you are speaking with someone and they start stepping back during a conversation you are having. Usually, this means that the listener is probably uncomfortable with what you said, or perhaps they are no longer interested. It signifies that they want to create space between themselves and whatever is causing them to become uncomfortable. When this happens, this can be pretty demotivating to the one who is speaking in the conversation.
An eyebrow flash is an unconscious signal when both eyebrows are raised quickly which can signal someone’s flirting with you
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Our eyebrows are a great tool for nonverbal communication. When we meet someone for the first time, if we’re attracted to them, our eyebrows will rise and fall. When we perform an eyebrow raise, it happens very quickly and only lasts about a fraction of a second. They are raised quickly before they are lowered back again. While this kind of nonverbal communication can take place between two people who recognize one another, it can also be used as a sign of flirting.
If someone says, “No, I didn’t do it” but nods their head yes, they most likely did do it
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This is one way to know if someone is potentially lying to you. When this happens, it is known as a verbal/nonverbal disconnect. If someone is saying no and nodding their head yes or saying yes and shaking their head no, this is a good indicator of deceit. The next time you are having a conversation and you are unsure whether someone is telling you the truth or not, pay attention to their body language. Mismatched words and body movements can give it away.
Keeping your hands visible allows people to trust you more
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Have youever been in a public setting and been unsure what to do with your hands? If you are generally a nervous person, you might be able to relate to this. Sometimes, without knowing where to place them, we usually put them in our pockets or we’ll cross our arms. These movements, however, can make us seem closed off. Instead, you want to keep your hands visible. Keeping them open and visible makes you seem more open and trustworthy.
When you first meet someone new, if you imagine them as an old friend, you’ll subconsciously relax your body and face
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Meeting someone new can sometimes be daunting, but there’s a trick you can use to relax your body language. Just imagine that person as an old friend. By doing this, your body will have subconscious reactions. For example, your eyebrows will soften and your toes will be in a more open position. Additionally, if you act like you like someone, chances are, you can end up actually liking them.
If you suck in your lips, it appears as though you’re hiding something
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Remember, lips don’t lie. Our lips can say a lot about our current inner state. We’ve all been nervous at one point or another. You may not realize it, but more often than not, we tend to suck in our lips when we feel these nerves coming. The downfall of this action is that others will conclude that we have something to hide.
You can increase your confidence and lower your stress levels by standing in a power pose
Doing the power pose is so simple and only takes two minutes. When you stand in a high-power pose by taking up space, having your feet apart, or your hands on your hips, testosterone in the body increases while cortisol levels decrease. The most common nickname for this pose is known as the ‘Wonder Woman’ pose. So the next time you have a presentation or an interview, you can take 2 minutes to fix your posture, stand powerfully, and hopefully gain some confidence.
When speaking to someone, don’t hold your coffee cup close to your chest
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This was one we’d never thought of before. This trick isn’t just about coffee cups, but anything that may create a physical barrier between you and the person you’re speaking with. The next time you find yourself in this situation, remember to hold whatever is in your hands at waist level to be seen as secure. You don’t want to be holding your cup in a way that looks like you’re deliberately blocking yourself or creating distance from others.
Making hand gestures can help mask nervousness
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Not only can hand gestures help calm our nerves, but they can also power our thinking. The part of our brain that is essential for speech production is active while we speak, and when we wave our hands as well. Using your hand while you talk can really be beneficial. If we want to appear less anxious or nervous while we are giving a speech, for example, we can use our hands to help get rid of some of that nervous tension.
Crossing your arms doesn’t always mean you are blocked off, but rather, a self-soothing gesture
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Many people assume that someone who has their arms crossed is blocking themselves off. But there are around 50 different ways one can cross their arms so there are multiple meanings. If someone is feeling overwhelmed, one might cross their arms as a self-soothing action, meaning it helps to calm themselves down. But if someone has their arms crossed while gripping both arms tightly, this can be an indication that he or she is stressed.
If a woman fixes her appearance, like playing with her hair, this could signal that she’s interested in you
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Believe it or not, there is a hidden meaning behind hair touching. Many times a woman will touch her hair or twirl it around their fingers when they are trying to flirt with the person they are talking to. Doing this brings awareness to the hair because our eyes are drawn to movement. The act of maximizing your attractiveness is known as preening, and when a woman is around a man she likes, her preening behaviors may increase.
If someone has a furrowed glabella (the skin between the eyebrows) they may be disagreeing with you
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This is an interesting one. From the time we are babies, we are primed to look at the glabella to get an understanding if everything is ok or not. If we furrow our glabella and squint our eyes while looking at a baby, that baby will react in a negative way. When we see this look on someone else’s face, it communicates to us that what’s being said is serious. Additionally, if someone rubs this part of their face, it could indicate they are experiencing stress.
If someone is covering their stomach, it shows they are uncomfortable
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Although much has transpired in recent years, when this photo was taken, Meghan and William’s body language show that they have a great deal of mutual fondness. They greet one another by embracing each other’s arms and sharing a kiss on the cheek. However, the way Harry holds his abdomen with his hand suggests that he’s not feeling quite comfortable and trying to make himself feel more secure.
If you hold your purse in the crook of your elbow, this may be a sign that you prioritize status and position
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Who would have thought that the way you hold your handbag can reveal a lot about your personality? We often spend time deciding which bag to purchase to carry all of our stuff in. Interestingly enough, we don’t really spend time thinking about how we carry it. A purse carried in the crook of the elbow indicates a priority in status. It can also be a means of showing off the purse because it’s some what of a status symbol.
If you’re in love, you tend to mirror the other person’s body
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Imitation is truly the sincerest form of flattery. When we like someone, we tend to copy their body language. This is known as mirroring and it’s a way we portray empathy without using our words. This unconscious body language of love is also known as limbic synchrony. When we look at this from an evolutionary standpoint, being in sync with someone else was a very important aspect of survival, and now we do it to show our connection with someone else.
If you want to look like a leader, stand up tall to exude confidence
Not only is standing up tall and straight good for the health of your back and neck, but it can also make you appear more sure of yourself. You want to start by raising your shoulders to your ears, rolling them back, and then dropping them down. Body language is a very strong tool when it comes to power and authority. Having a good posture allows you to expand into height and space to claim your territory. In addition to good posture, you can also help exude confidence by gesturing your hands as opposed to folding your arms.
You’ll typically be seen as more attractive if you tilt your head
The head tilt is a nonverbal cue that women tend to give when they want to show interest in someone. This gesture is non-threatening and submissive in nature, which men tend to find attractive. It also shows that they are in agreement with whomever they are speaking with. The head tilt is also an animal gesture signaling playfulness and fun. Additionally, the head tilt puts your facial features at a certain angle which can flatter your face.
Our eyes can give clues as to how we may be thinking
Our eyes can tell someone else a lot about what we are thinking about if we pay close enough attention, after all, eyes are the mirrors of our minds. Just like our body position and gestures, eyes can give a lot of information about what’s happening in our heads. For example, someone who is looking up and to the right is trying to visually remember something while someone looking down and to the right could be in the middle of having an internal dialogue with themselves.
When we feel threatened, we perform a behavior known as the Turtle Effect- we raise our shoulders to subconsciously make ourselves look smaller
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Sure, we humans can’t withdraw our limbs into a shell, but we do raise our shoulders whenever we are feeling threatened. The name of this behavior is called the Turtle Effect and essentially, it’s when humans try to make selves invisible and disappear into their surroundings. We can also see shoplifters perform this movement to make themselves appear smaller.
Excessive nodding signifies one’s eagerness for approval
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Nodding occasionally in agreement while having a conversation can be a good thing, but too much nodding can send the wrong signal. If you nod your head too much while you are in conversation with someone, it can make you come off as insecure. Typically, you’ll want to keep your head still and nod at appropriate times during the duration of the conversation.
If you are prompted to smile more when you’re actually perfectly happy, you might have a resting cranky face
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Resting cranky face is a facial expression that’s done unintentionally but makes it seem as though you are angry or annoyed. But just because someone may look frustrated or angry doesn’t always mean they are. Some people have facial features that are angled down naturally. If your eyes are downcasted or your mouth is angled downwards, people may think you are upset when you’re actually perfectly calm.
If a woman is interested in you, she’ll lean toward you while you’re talking
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If you are on a date with a woman and you notice that she’s leaning in toward you while you’re talking, this is a good sign that she’s interested in you. Along with leaning in, she may also keep eye contact with you and she won’t cross her arms or legs. These are all signs you can look for if you’re wondering about her feelings toward you. Additionally, leaning in is a sign of flirtiness and helps accentuate her features.
If you give someone a compliment and their cheeks turn rosy, this could be a sign of attraction
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Whenever our cheeks become hot and rosy, it’s because our bodies are getting a surge of adrenaline. The blood vessels begin to dilate and our cheeks will start to blush. This flushing doesn’t just come about if we are stressed or embarrassed by something, it can also be a sign of attraction. If you’re on a date with someone, and you get them to blush, it could very well be that you were able to get them excited.
When you’re attracted to someone, your pupils will dilate thanks to ‘love hormones’
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Want to know if someone is attracted to you? Look into their eyes. When you see something you like, your sympathetic nervous system will begin to kick in. Oxytocin and dopamine are the love hormones at play, and when we are attracted to someone, these hormones can affect the size of our pupils. Dilated pupils don’t just stop at seeing some we’re attracted to. Our eyes may dilate even if we’re looking at a yummy meal.
If someone’s eyebrows rise when seeing you, most likely, they are happy to see you
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Want to know if someone is happy to see you? Pay attention to their eyebrows. Yup, eyebrows can tell you a lot about a person. Raised eyebrows can mean a lot of things, from surprise all the way to doubt. Pay close attention to someone’s brows the next time you meet up with them. If their eyebrows rise sharply, it’s a pretty good indication they’re happy to see you. However, if they barely move, they might not be so happy to see you.
We have a hard time distinguishing truth from a lie, so in order to detect a liar, you must watch rather than listen
Everybody has lied at one point in their lives, but sometimes it can be hard to spot a liar. There are a few signs you can look out for if you pay attention. If someone is lying to you, they may cover a vulnerable part of their body, for example, the throat or chest. They also may word vomit and talk a lot as a way of making themselves appear truthful. They also might cover their mouths unconsciously if they don’t want to answer something you asked them.
Winking can mean many different things, from flirtation to friendliness
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We’ve all winked or been winked at in our lives. When someone winks at us, we typically interpret it as being a flirtatious gesture. Winking can mean a host of different things. It can be used to cue someone else that you are attracted to them. It can also signal an inside joke between two people. A wink can also be used to show someone else that you are telling a white lie.
Rubbing your chin can help activate the mind to come up with a solution to something
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The mind and body are more connected than we may think, Touching your chin, also known as chin-stroking, is something humans do when we are in a decision-making process. We tend to put our hands to our chin whenever we are thinking hard about something. Chin stroking also occurs when you are contemplating different options.
People squint their eyes because of physical or emotional pain
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Eye squinting, or narrowing of the eyes is something humans generally do when we dislike something or if we’re angry. Eye squinting can also be a sign of stress or discomfort. This body language gesture is a sign to others that you don’t like what you’re seeing or hearing. Squinting doesn’t have to occur because you’re experiencing discomfort, but you can also be squinting your eyes because you’re trying to focus on something.
Biting the lower lip brings blood flow to our lips, making them appear redder and can be used to show sexual attraction
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If someone is biting their lower lip, this could be a sign that they are attracted to you. You’ll know that this lip-biting gesture is desired when there is also intense eye contact. Don’t get this confusing with upper lip biting, which can signal nervousness or anxiousness. You’ll know if it’s fear if the upper lip biting is also paired with raised eyebrows or constricted pupils.
Want to make someone happier? Flash them a smile
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Have you ever wondered whether or not you can catch emotions? Well, there’s some good news. There was a study done where people were given pictures of happy faces and pictures of sad faces. When looking at a happy face, people felt happier. When looking at a sad face, people felt negative. Just looking at a picture was enough to catch the emotion. It’s a good reminder that happiness indeed spreads.
If a woman is playing with her shoe, she’s likely trying to draw attention to her legs
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Reading a woman’s body language can be a great tool in understanding how she’s feeling at that moment. If a woman is dangling her shoe from the tip of her toe, for example, it could be that she’s trying to draw attention to her legs. When someone is putting their body in motion, it will usually draw attention to the body part that is being moved. By dangling a shoe, she’s exposing her heel which is likely done when she feels comfortable with you and wants to show her interest.
Stop checking the time so it doesn’t look like you’re itching to leave
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When it comes to success, there are several powerful body language tips you can utilize. One of the most important ones would be to fight the urge to check the time. This could seem pretty insignificant, but it plays a big role in interactions. Checking your watch can come off as very disrespectful to whoever you’re with. Checking the time makes you appear impatient, so do your best to practice patience.
If someone isn’t interested in the conversation, check their positioning- if their chest is tilted away from you, they’re most likely thinking about going somewhere else
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Have you ever tried to gauge whether someone was interested in speaking with you? The way we position ourselves in conversations can reveal how we feel, known as the body language of intentions. There are a few body language signs you can look out for. Our bodies act like an arrow that goes from our chests to our feet. However, this arrow is pointed will tell you how someone feels. Someone may be making eye contact with you, but if their chest points away from you, they probably want to go.
If you see someone tapping their finger, their most likely anxious or lost in thought
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Finger tapping, otherwise known as finger drumming, is a nonverbal signal most people do. Finger drumming can be tapping our fingers, phone, or a pen on a table. This tapping is called a rhythmic or metronomic signal. This tapping can mean someone is feeling anxious or energy displacement if someone is having feelings of excitement. But watch out, because this tapping can also signal that someone is bored or frustrated.
Manspreading is a territorial cue used by men to signal dominance
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The way a man sits, whether it’s on the subway, at work, or on a date, can reveal a lot of different messages. One of the main sitting positions men take is known as manspreading. This is when they sit with their legs spread wide apart. It’s become such a hated position, it’s banned on trains in certain countries. Not only does it take up someone’s personal space, but it is also seen as a position to assert dominance.
If someone rolls their eyes but remains quiet, they probably are losing their patience but trying to be polite
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We’ve all rolled our eyes at something or someone at some point in our lives. It happens. When someone rolls their eyes, otherwise known as shrugging the eyes, it usually means that we are either frustrated or annoyed. If you notice someone rolling their eyes but not being verbal, it could be they are trying to be polite, but are actually losing their patience. Eye rolling could also be interpreted as sarcasm or boredom.
Various hand placements can reveal a lot about someone’s relationship status
We know that body language is an essential tool in trying to understand the people around us, as well as understanding someone’s relationship status. Hand placements on someone’s back could give us possible insight as to whether that person is taken or not. The placement of the hand can look different from that of a friend and that of a boyfriend.
When someone has their hand on their hips, it’s probably because they feel in control of the situation
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When someone has their hands on their hips, they are in a power pose which shows they’re feeling pretty confident. When you think about this pose, Wonder Woman may come to mind. This pose could also mean that someone is ready to take on a challenge or situation you’re in. But there are other times when people use this pose to show that they are feeling angry, and can often be used when someone is in an argument with someone.
Women unconsciously sit with one leg over the other to appear more attractive
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When a woman sits with her legs open, it’s not considered very feminine. The most favored sitting position is when a woman’s dominant leg is crossed over the other leg. If you take this position but angle the legs away from someone, it’s a good indication she is not interested in that person. Another sitting position is the angle lock when both legs are intertwined at the ankle. This could be a sign that someone is nervous about something.
Someone might use a half smile, or a ‘duping delight’ when they’re trying to get away with something
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Being able to read someone’s smile can really help you out in the long run. When someone is trying to get away with something or get away with a lie, they might flash you a half smile. It’s very subtle but reveals so much. It’s a smile given when someone gets pleasure from manipulating someone else. Oftentimes, this smile is given at inappropriate times.
If you’re at an event and make eye contact with someone with parted lips, chances are, they want to talk to you
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Have you ever been in a room with other people and seen someone with parted lips? This is turn-taking behavior, and it’s usually done to signal that they want to talk to you. Another aspect of parted lips is being able to see someone’s teeth. This is a pretty good indication that a conversation is soon to ensue. Also, take note, women tend to part their lips to those they find attractive.
When trying to entice a man, women tend to raise their eyebrows and lower their lids, known as the Marilyn Monroe face
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Females can be hard to decode, but if you understand female body language, a lot can be revealed. If a woman is trying to attract a man, she might raise her eyebrows and lower her eyelids. Why you might ask? This facial expression looks like the same face women typically make when they feel pleasure. So if you see a woman making the Marilyn Monroe face, it’s good reason to believe that she’s probably attracted to you.
People stick out their tongues to be playful or when they’ve caught themselves making a mistake
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You’ve probably noticed that kids will poke out their tongues as a sign of silliness. When we stick out our tongue between our teeth, it can either mean we are being playful, or we just made a minor mistake. Additionally, we can stick out our tongues to show disgust at something. Interestingly enough, sticking out your tongue in Tibet is seen as a greeting, while in New Zealand, the Maori people stick out their tongues as part of a war chant.
Having good posture shows everyone around you that you’re sure of yourself
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Standing up straight is not only essential for good posture and the health of our back, but it makes others aware that you are sure of yourself. We typically tend to slouch but the next time you catch yourself in this pose, roll your shoulders back and keep your spine up. The great thing about this trick is that it doesn’t matter how tall you are. If you’re standing tall, it will make you look confident and in control.
Women will tend to seek out chances to touch someone they’re interested in
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You may have been in a situation where a woman ‘accidentally’ touches you. But don’t be fooled. She might not directly touch you, but she’ll make it look like an accident so she can gauge your reaction. This subtleness could be a touch on the arm, a hand graze, or bumping into you. If this has ever happened to you, chances are, she finds you attractive. The next time you’re on a date, you may be able to spot this.
Closed eyelids generally mean that someone is stressed, or a great concentration tool while meditating
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When you see someone closing their eyes, they are either stressed or in disbelief. But closed eyelids can mean something completely different in an intimate setting. In that case, closed eyes suggest that you trust the person you are with. Additionally, if you really want to have a great meditation session, close your eyes. This not only helps you concentrate better, but it also gets rid of external stimuli.
Rubbing your eyelids is a self-soothing action that acts as a visual reset to calm your heart rate
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When we rub our eyes, we are stimulating our vagus nerve. The vagus nerve controls several body functions like digestion, heart rate, and immune system. By rubbing your eyes, you can slow down your breathing rate and get into a more calm mode. There are also people who rub their eyes during stressful conversations as a way to cut off eye contact to lower the stress their experiencing.
People typically blink their eyes 16-20 times a minute, but someone may decrease their blinking if they’re on high alert or if you said something upsetting to them
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Have you ever participated in a staring contest as a kid? You would try to keep your eyes open as long as possible without blinking. Turns out, people will keep their eyes open unconsciously. Someone might decrease their blinking while on high alert or try to pay more attention to their environment. Additionally, a study found that people tend to blink less when they are lying.
If you notice someone playing with their necklace or shirt collar, they’re probably trying to relieve some stress
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When women are twirling or playing with their necklaces, or when men are fixing their shirt collars, it’s a signal that they are trying to reduce their stress. While this could be a sign of stress or nervousness, it can also be a way of flirting with someone. When a woman plays with her necklace, she’s exposing her neck, which happens to be a vulnerable part of the body. In turn, this can be interpreted as attractive.
A good indicator a man is interested in you is if he focuses his wide smile on you
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When a man is focusing his smile on you and only you, it’s safe to say that he probably really likes you. But we aren’t talking about any regular smile, but an ear-to-ear grin. Another telltale sign that he likes you is if you catch his eye and he holds eye contact and then smiles. In general, if he is attracted to you, he will have more positive facial expressions and a genuine smile.
When someone rubs their ear, it’s the listener’s attempt to ‘hear no evil’
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When someone is feeling nervous or anxious, they may rub their ear as a way to soothe themselves. Ear rubbing can also be a subconscious way to cancel out the things that they’re hearing. If you notice someone scratching behind their ear during a conflict, it could mean that they are trying to relieve any tension. If someone you’re talking to does this during the conversation, pay attention, because it could mean they want a chance to speak.
If someone kisses you on the forehead, it’s a good indication that someone adores you
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The forehead kiss is one of the most unique forms of physical affection. A kiss on the forehead shows that there is an emotional closeness between two people. The pressure of someone’s lips on your forehead stimulates the pineal gland. This is important because it means that this kiss releases chemicals in the brain that are responsible for making you feel joy and happiness.