Your body speaks a thousand words. You can tell so much about a person by looking at them and by observing their movements. Does the person you are talking to, like you Is he enjoying your company Is she trying to wriggle her way out of the conversation What kind of a person is your prospective employee, employer or partner Here are a few dead giveaways that will give you insight into the personality of a person, and indicate what he or she is feeling during a conversation.
Slouching
A person who stands erect gives the message that he is emotionally strong, knows what he wants and how to get there, and has confidence in his abilities. A person who slouches is essentially an introvert, (though he may have overcome his shyness with the passage of time) is self-conscious or is simply laidback.
Arms crossed
Observe the way your companion is sitting. Are her arms crossed around her chest This is a closed position, and it shows that she is not very comfortable with the direction the conversation is taking. She is possibly trying to protect herself emotionally, and is involuntarily shutting you out. If she is leaning back and sitting with her arms across her chest, she could be feeling defensive, and is possibly trying to draw away from you. She could also be disagreeing with what you are saying. This stance doesnt denote lack of interest it is a combative, defensive or self-conscious stance.
If you see a lady standing with her arms crossed, it shows that she is feeling uncomfortable, and that shed really rather be somewhere else. Shes slightly nervous, and doesnt really know what to do with her hands, so she crosses them across her chest.
Leaning in
If a person leans towards you while talking, it indicates interest, while if she leans away from you, it means that her attention is starting to waver. Change the subject, quick!
Touching
If your companion gently taps you on your hand or on your shoulder when you are saying something, it indicates a definite interest in the conversation. It could also mean that the person is attracted to you, or is extremely comfortable in your company.
Feet
If you are standing and conducting a conversation with someone, observe where his feet are pointing. Are they pointing towards you, or away from you If they are pointing towards you, it is a good sign and it shows that he is interested in what you have to say. If they are pointing in another direction, it means that he is looking to walk away from you.
Eyes, eyes baby!
Is your companion making eye contact with you If eye-contact is good, the person comes across as comfortable in the present situation, and interested in what the you are is saying. So if you want to pay attention to what a person is saying or convey interest in the conversation, make sure you look into your companions eyes. This doesnt mean that you stare non-stop; staring is a little rude, not to mention psychotic! But constantly looking around the room while taking indicates lack of interest. It could also indicate that you are a shy person, or that you are feeling self-conscious.
So if the person you are speaking to is avoiding eye-contact, dont jump to conclusions that she is not interested in what you have to say. Shes probably just shy. Direct eye contact is also good to use when being interviewed, as it shows confidence and conviction in what you are saying. Liar, liar! Is the person you are speaking to, looking to his left or to his right Studies suggest that if someone is fibbing, he will look slightly to the left while speaking to you, as he is using his creative brain, while if he is being honest, he will look to his right!
Adjusting clothes/hair
If your companion sub-consciously adjusts her clothes, it indicates that she is interested, and not just in your conversation! If she pats her hair, it could also be a possible indicator of interest, but dont read too much into this. Women love their hair, and tend to enjoy playing with it, whether or not they are really interested in the person they are talking to. However, if men pass their hands through their hair, its a dead giveaway that they want you to perceive them as attractive. Remember, look for more than one sign before you jump to conclusions. If your companion crosses her hands, it may simply be because she is feeling cold, but if she crosses her hands, leans away from you and glances around the room instead of at you, she’s definitely losing interest in the conversation.
So use your judgment while observing body language.
Still worthy enough~
