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How to Read your Body Language
If the eyes are the windows of the soul, then the body is the mirror of our feelings.
7% of the information we receive is from what they actually say.
38% of information we receive is from the tone, inflection and speed of their voice.
A staggering 55% of the information we receive is from their body language.
A good way to show you are approachable, especially when combined with open palms
Defences downAn open heart
Open Arms:
Palms Up – Open Hands:
When a person uses open palms that occasionallytouch their chest, they are signalling honesty
Palms on chest
This conveys an open and positive message
Outward, upward hand movements
A defence mechanism that shows the person is not open to what is being said or doneMay mean rejectionPhysically cold Stubborn in their outlook
Folded arms:
A closed heart
Hands closed
Bored
Doodling
Anger and to be avoidedPhysically coldVery tenseDefiant or triumphant when held in air
Fist
A sign of eagerness
Feet under the chair
Evaluating
Stroking chin
Wants to get awayThinking about something elseBored with situation / conversation
Looking around
IndecisionPossible deception
Ear Tugging
Striding briskly:
An outward display of confidenceAnger
BoredTired and that may have nothing to do with thesituation/conversation
Yawning
This is evidence of two people getting on really well.Each person copies the other’s body language, usually subtly.
Mirroring
Mirroring occurs with:•Breathing, Gestures, Eye movement, Leaning towards each other at the same time, Crossed or uncrossed legsSpeech pattern, Arm movement, or no arm movement, Emotive energy such as being excited, relaxed, etc.
This shows someone knows they are attractive For eg, flicking or stroking their hair or adjusting a collar and/ora tie.
Preening
The occasional nod from a listener to a speaker is apositive message. It is an indication they are listening and are interested.
Nodding
Too much nodding indicates the listener has lost interest andmay be bored.
Body spaceRespect for the other person’s body space is crucial ingaining their trust. Stay at least one arm’s length away from them.
Gentle leg shaking The person is mildly stimulatedMay need to go to toilet
Vigorous leg shakingReveals apprehension and nervesDesperate to go to the toilet
Raise of eyebrows - express astonishment
Envy or disbelief may be displayed by a raised eyebrow
We frown – displeasure or confusion
Open our mouth - Shock
• Laughter: Laughter is composed of a broad range of gesture & sounds.
‘Ha-Ha’ is a genuine laughter. ‘He-He’ is a mocking laughter. ‘Hee-Hee’ suggests a secret giggle. ‘Ho-Ho’ communicates surprise
• Smiling: smiling & frowning are two major facial expressions.
A genuine smile means ‘I appreciate you’; ‘I accept your ideas’.
A frown means ‘I find you puzzling’.
• Ways of Looking: Side long glance is referred to as stolen
look. Blank stare depicts boredom. Sparkling eyes are an attribute of those
who have ‘magnetic personalities’.
• Glasses: Peering over glass depicts being
judgmental or critical. Dark glasses are worn by those who
conceal their genuine feelings.
THE HANDS • The Human hand is a restless organ
Limp hands show boredom.
Nervous or jittery person shows restless hands.
Clenched hands often shows frustration.
Clapping of hands shows applause.
• Putting objects in mouth is when they are busy with something.
• Pinching the bridges of nose indicates a person in deep thought.
• Nose rub is a sign of rejection.• Chin stroking is when people are
in deep reflection.• Slapping the head signifies self
punishment.• Hands behind the head is used by
professionals who are confident & dominant.
Thank You
