 8 Ways to Read Someone's Body Language John Napier, a Scottish landowner known as a mathematician, physicist and astronomer said, if language was given to men to conceal their thoughts, then gestures' purpose was to disclose them. Also according to Deborah Ball, an English writer and broadcaster, body language is a very powerful tool. We had body language before we had speech, and apparently 80% of what you understand in a conversation is read through the body, not the words. You may not realize this, but your body language is how you communicate to people and how you receive signals from others as well. For instance, imagine trying to invite a friend to your party, and although they accept your invitation, you sense that they don't seem pleased or happy. How will it make you feel good? Of course not. You rather that they don't attend the party because body language is given a negative vibe that you don't want at your party. Yes or yes? Now, if someone else were to ask you why don't you want that friend of yours at your party? Even though they said they were happy to have been invited, what will you say? Their body language said otherwise, right? The question here is, how did you read their body language? How did you find out what their body language was saying? In this video, I'll share with you 8 ways to read someone's body language. This I believe will help you become a successful person. If you're new here, consider subscribing so that you won't miss other interesting videos like this. 1. Study the eyes. The eyes do a lot more talking than you can imagine. Sometimes they talk more than your mouth. Look at this, for instance. Say you wanted to signal at your friend that it's time to leave a place. What do you do? How do you say it? Your eyes. Because you do not want to talk at the time. All you need to do is look at the person and then glance at the wall clock or a wristwatch or anything that indicates that time is far spent and boom, they get the message. You see, a person's eye can give away a lot of information without realizing it. When talking to someone, observe their eye movements. Are they making direct contact or looking away? Inability to make direct eye contact can indicate boredom, disinterest or even deceit. If they are looking down, it might mean that they are nervous or submissive. The blinker rate of their eyes can say more about their stress level or if they are distracted. 2. Observe head movement. Do you know the speed at which a person nods their head while your talking indicates their level of patience? While slow-nudding indicates that a person is interested in what you're saying, fast-nudding means just wrap up already so they can either talk or leave the room. Also, tilting one's head while talking with a person can be a sign of interest. They probably want you to say more about the topic as they are interested in finding out much more. This is a good sign to keep going on. 3. Notice their posture. Ludwig Wittgenstein, an Austrian philosopher, said, the human body is the best picture of the human soul. Do you know how to recognize a person of authority in a room filled with so many people? It's mostly their body posture. Standing up straight with your shoulders back is a power position. Slouching, on the other hand, is the result of collapsing your form, which projects less power. When a person maintains a good posture, you can easily engage with them unlike when they are slouching. 4. See if the other person is mirroring you. Mirroring body language is something we do unconsciously when we feel a bond with each other person. It's a sign that the conversation is going well and that the other party is receptive to your message. For instance, if you're sitting at a table with someone and resting elbow on the table and they copy this position a few seconds later or every time you cross or uncross your legs they do the same, then you can tell that they are interested in the conversation as they are unconsciously mimicking you. 5. Watch out for hand signals. Hand signals give out a lot of information when conversing with a person. For instance, if a person puts their hand in their pocket or in their head while talking with them, it might indicate nervousness or deceit. On the other hand, when a person is constantly pointing in one direction doing a meeting, saying your direction, that can indicate their interest in you. 6. Observe their feet. When people try to control their body language, they focus primarily on facial expressions, body postures and hand-on-arm gestures for getting to monitor their hands and feet. When they are stressed or tense, their feet will fidget, shuffle and wind around each other or the furniture. To relieve tension, however, they will stretch their feet. 7. Crossed arms and legs might indicate resistance to you. Crossed arms and legs are physical barriers that suggest the other person is not open to what you're saying. Psychologically, crossed legs or arms signal that a person is mentally, emotionally and physically blocked off from what is in front of them. 8. Pay attention to proximity. Proximity is the distance between you and the person. Paying attention to how a closer person stands or sits to you while having a conversation can signify if they are interested or not. When a person moves away when you move in closer during a conversation, it could mean that they are not connecting or bonding with you. Note that some culture, however, prefer less or more distance during an interaction. So posture might not be a good judge or body language at all times. 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