Don't get it wrong! Reading body language is like listening to someone. Listed here are the possible meanings of many different body language signs. To avoid getting it wrong, please start with the short section "How Can You Read What People Think?" on the right.
The Eyes (Part I)
Called the "window of the soul" for a reason, the eyes don't reveal everything… but they are very expressive!
The way a person looks at someone reveals a lot… and the intensity and direction of their stare can reflect a person's thoughts.
Let's look at different scenarios:
- Glancing sideways
--> could show romantic interest, flirting in a subtle way
- Glancing for a prolonged period of time, intermittently but repetitively
--> sexual attraction, lust if in the distance
--> interest in the conversation if face to face while one of you is talking
- Staring hard without interruption at all
--> invasive and threatening (usually accompanied by small pupils)
- Gazing up and down
--> appraisal of sexual attraction - this is true for both men and women, though women are usually more discreet!
- Avoiding gaze
--> could be lying, or feeling guilty or uncomfortable about the subject discussed. If they are looking away after a long gaze, it could just mean they are "taking a rest", or distancing themselves from the subject.
- Gazing regularly
--> positive, inviting attitude - open to communicate with you
Blinking
- Prolonged blinking (as if blinking in slow motion)
--> losing interest (or feeling very sleepy! )- often accompanied by a raised eyebrow. To maintain your influence, change the conversation quickly or ask a question to get them to refocus.
- Excessive blinking
--> showing romantic interest (if their pupil is dilated)
--> sign of stress
--> could be lying
- Rolling the eyes upwards
--> disagreement (or exasperation if very obvious). My best advice if you spot this signal: stop and ask for their opinion... and listen to them!
Eye Contact
You've heard this before… To make people feel good and show your interest, you must maintain eye contact.
But staring only at someone's eyes makes it very difficult to maintain your gaze.
The easiest way to maintain eye contact naturally is to look at the person's whole face above the tip of their nose - see the picture below. Look at the bridge of their nose, cheek bones, forehead, hair.
How to keep eye contact
Want To Know For Sure...?
The Golden Rule of Reading Body Language: Look for at least
another 2 or 3 signals with the same possible meaning - in
different areas of their body or communication.
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