Eye contact is likely to be relaxed and prolonged. Looking around and at the other person: The head may be directed solely towards the other person or may be looking around. For example appearing to hold things and form more detailed shapes. OPEN BODY LANGUAGE Arms & Legs open: Arms and legs are not crossed. The chin may be resting in one or both palms. However there is also a level of concentration, perhaps with pursed lips and an intense gaze. The person seems to be unafraid or even unaware of danger. Relaxed intensity: The body may well be relaxed and open. ĮVALUATING BODY LANGUAGE Hand movements: The classic signal of evaluation is the steeped hands which are clasped together, either looking like they are praying, with both hands pressed together, or with linked fingers and with index fingers only pointing upwards. Examples are drooping of body, flat speech tone, etc. Sadness: It indicates a depressive state. Examples are cold sweat, pale face, damp eyes, varying speech tone, etc. Fear and nervousness: Fear occurs when basic needs are threatened. Examples are red face, baring of teeth, clenched fists, invasion of body space, etc. ĮMOTIONAL BODY LANGUAGE Anger: It occurs when achievement of goals are frustrated. Seeking escape: Flicking the eyes from side to side shows that the person is looking for a way out. Fending off: Arms may be held out to fend off attacker, possibly straight out or curved to deflect incoming attacks. ĭEFENSIVE BODY LANGUAGE Covering vital organs: In physical defense, the defensive person will automatically tend to cover those parts of the body that could damaged by an attack. Distracted: A person who is trying to deceive needs to think more about what they are doing, so they may drift off or pause as they think about what to say or hesitate during speech. For eg.:forced smiles, jerky movements,etc. Control: In order to avoid being caught, there may be various signs of over-control. This may include sweating, sudden movements, minor twitches of muscles (especially around the mouth and eyes), changes in voice tone and speed.
ĭECEPTIVE BODY LANGUAGE Anxiety: A deceptive person is typically anxious. Looking down or away: The head may be inclined away from the person, and particularly may be tucked down. This is particularly true when legs are hidden under a table. Legs Cross: When legs are crossed but arms are not, it can show deliberate attempts to appear relaxed. They may be folded or tightly clasped or holding one another. ĬLOSED BODY LANGUAGE Arms Cross: In a closed positions one or both arms cross the central line of the body. The repetition may escalate as they try to signal their boredom. Repetition: Bored people often repeat actions such as tapping toes, swinging feet or drumming fingers. They find other things to do, from doodling to talking with others to staring around the room. īORED BODY LANGUAGE Distraction: A bored person looks anywhere but at the person who is talking to them. Exposing Oneself: It can include not looking at the other person, crotch displays, relaxing the body, turning away and so on.
Attack Signals: When somebody is about to attack, they give visual signal such as clenching of fists ready to strike and lowering and spreading of the body for stability.
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ĪGGRESSIVE BODY LANGUAGE Facial Signals: Much aggression can be shown in the face, from disapproving frowns and pursed lips to sneers and full snarls. Submissive body language : Showing you are prepared to give in. Relaxed body language : Comfortable and unstressed. Power body language : Demonstrating one's power. Open body language : Many reasons for being open. Evaluating body language : Judging and deciding about something. Įmotional body language : Identifying feelings. Defensive body language : Protecting self from attack. Deceptive body language : Seeking to cover up lying or other deception. Closed body language : Many reasons are closed. Bored body language : Just not being interested. Aggressive body language : Showing physical threat. BODY LANGUAGE “ Language shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about…!!!”īody language comes in clusters of signals and postures, depending on the internal emotions and mental states.
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