What Your Body Language Can Give Away
According to studies conducted over the years, body language makes up 55% of our communication with other people.
That means no matter what you actually say, people are going to interpret information based on the movements you make.
Obviously, you cannot change your body language as easily as you can the words you speak.
Nervousness There are many body actions that accompany nervousness.
A person might sweat profusely, have problems answering questions, or even have a noticeable shake.
People who are not accustomed to speaking in public may have all of these symptoms.
What someone reads from nervousness is often that a person is insincere or misrepresenting something.
Shifting Eyes Anyone who has a problem looking directly at another person is considered to be hiding something.
This doesn't work well in an interview or when trying to convince someone of your sincerity.
This is one of the most common and well recognized of the body language giveaways.
Defensive Posture When someone is feeling threatened, they tend to give physical signs that show they are attempting to protect themselves.
One way that this is evident is by hand and arm gestures.
If the movements are slight and the arms stay close to the body, it is a good sign the person is protecting himself.
Other indicators are arms crossed or the body turned at an angle to the person with whom they are speaking.
Limited facial expression is another general indication of a defensive posture.
Truthfulness Being able to understand when someone is not telling the truth is a very good talent, and there are indicators that point to this, too.
If a person places their hands or fingers over their mouth as they are speaking, they may be hiding the truth.
The breathing rate usually increases during the conversation for the person who is untruthful.
A change in complexion, such as a red face or other areas around the neck, is a good indicator of someone who is lying.
Additionally, the voice may change pitch, or the person clears their throat or stammers.
It is important to note that some body language signs do not clearly indicate the true feelings of someone.
Some individuals are very nervous when they speak with others, especially those they do not know.
You may not always be able to ascertain thoughts and motives based on body language, but you will most often have good indications about the person just by taking note of their actions during conversation.
That means no matter what you actually say, people are going to interpret information based on the movements you make.
Obviously, you cannot change your body language as easily as you can the words you speak.
Nervousness There are many body actions that accompany nervousness.
A person might sweat profusely, have problems answering questions, or even have a noticeable shake.
People who are not accustomed to speaking in public may have all of these symptoms.
What someone reads from nervousness is often that a person is insincere or misrepresenting something.
Shifting Eyes Anyone who has a problem looking directly at another person is considered to be hiding something.
This doesn't work well in an interview or when trying to convince someone of your sincerity.
This is one of the most common and well recognized of the body language giveaways.
Defensive Posture When someone is feeling threatened, they tend to give physical signs that show they are attempting to protect themselves.
One way that this is evident is by hand and arm gestures.
If the movements are slight and the arms stay close to the body, it is a good sign the person is protecting himself.
Other indicators are arms crossed or the body turned at an angle to the person with whom they are speaking.
Limited facial expression is another general indication of a defensive posture.
Truthfulness Being able to understand when someone is not telling the truth is a very good talent, and there are indicators that point to this, too.
If a person places their hands or fingers over their mouth as they are speaking, they may be hiding the truth.
The breathing rate usually increases during the conversation for the person who is untruthful.
A change in complexion, such as a red face or other areas around the neck, is a good indicator of someone who is lying.
Additionally, the voice may change pitch, or the person clears their throat or stammers.
It is important to note that some body language signs do not clearly indicate the true feelings of someone.
Some individuals are very nervous when they speak with others, especially those they do not know.
You may not always be able to ascertain thoughts and motives based on body language, but you will most often have good indications about the person just by taking note of their actions during conversation.
