How to Read Body Language

Do you ever wonder what body language means when having a conversation with a friend, or a stranger? It is fascinating to watch a certain movement and understand the meaning behind it. Here are seven common signs that you should pay attention to.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Your attention
• Time

1. Ear pulling: If the person is tugging his/her ear, it means that he/she is still thinking, not yet deciding. It also means a possibility of deception.
2. Yawning: He is bored with the conversation, or situation. It could also mean he is just honestly tired.
3. Looking around: She wants to escape to the nearest exit! She is looking for something else to stimulate her mind or she is occupied with other things. She is not interested!
4. Chin stroking: He is thinking, dreaming, or weighting the decision he is about to make.
5. Folding arms: She is careful, defensive, and ready to reject.
6. Open arms: He is giving, ready to receive, and easily vulnerable
7. Make a fist: He is ready to strike! We all know this sign, and it can only tell that a fight is about to start.

Tips & Warnings

• Reading body language is fun.
• You can tell a lot more from body language than from words.