The Secret Language
More than
half of what we communicate is communicated not through words but through body
language. This includes our posture, facial expressions, and gestures. Because
body language is so important, you’ll want to know what yours is saying and how
to interpret other people’s, too. Here are some examples of body language and
its meaning. (Note: These meanings are for North America. Interpretations may
differ a bit in other cultures.) If your posture is slumped and your head is
down, this could mean that you are sad or lack confidence. If your posture is
straight, but relaxed, you are expressing confidence and friendliness.
A smile is a
sign of friendliness and interest. But people sometimes smile just to be
polite. To get another clue from people’s faces, notice their eyes.
Friendliness and interest are expressed when a person’s eyes meet yours
(especially when you’re the one who’s talking) and then look away and meet yours
again. A person who doesn’t look away is expressing challenge. A person who
doesn’t look at you is expressing lack of interest or is shy. Hand gestures can
mean a person is interested in the conversation. But repeated movements – like
a pencil or tapping a foot – often mean the person is either impatient or
nervous. Stay away from someone who points at you while talking with you: that
person might be angry at you or feel surprised to you.
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