tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:02:53 +0000Body language caveatDeceptive body languageDefensive body languageDominant body languageEmotional body languageEmphasis in body languageEvaluating body languageGreeting body languageOpen body languagePower body languageReady body languageRelaxed body languageRomantic body languageSubmissive body languageTouchingbearded dragon body languagebody language a guy likes youbody language and hand on shoulderbody language closing eyes in conversationbody language experts casey anthonybody language factsbody language fidgets with wedding ringbody language flirtingbody language for attractionbody language hand wringingbody language hugsbody language jesse mccartney mp3body language leaned away in theater seat bad signbody language little mermaidbody language of a girl flirtingbody language open mouthed puckerbody language shy menbody language signs that a guy likes youeye body language of loveeyes looking downward body languagefemale body language and attractionflirting body languagegroup therapy body languagehe fancy me body languageinterpreting body languageinterpreting female body language signalsinterpreting romantic body languagemale attraction body languagemale body language flirtingman twists wedding band body languagepresenting the correct body languageread men s body languagereading a man s body languagereading a mans body languagereading a womans body languagereading body language for kidsreading interpreting body languageunderstanding female body languagehttp://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (George)Blogger30125en-usnonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-3983821703725663437Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:00:00 +00002010-01-17T21:00:48.571+02:00Emphasis in body languageEmphasis in body language You can amplify the words you emphasize with your body. In fact you probably do without noticing it. A slight nodding of the head. The beating of an outstretched finger. The thrust of an entire body. TV presenters are interesting in how they create emphasis. They know that only their heads are in view, so they twist, turn and nod their heads far more than you or I. http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2010/01/emphasis-in-body-language.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-5925315569103911842Sat, 16 Jan 2010 18:16:00 +00002010-01-16T20:16:35.995+02:00Body language caveatBody language caveat A lot has been written about body language and how it can be used to persuade and influence other people. Although there is truth in this, there is also a warning that needs to be observed if you are to be truly effective in your communications. Too many muscles How many muscles are there in the human body? Before you dive into trying to control what your body is doing and http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2010/01/body-language-caveat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-8499569660054849494Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:52:00 +00002010-01-15T19:52:52.784+02:00TouchingTouching Touching is one of the most powerful forms of non-verbal communication and needs to be managed with care. Ritual Touching is a common part of many rituals, in which the action often has a long-forgotten symbolic meaning. Greeting and departure By far the most common touching ritual is greeting and departure, although the actual form of the ritual changes across countries. This may http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2010/01/touching.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-4212189235782676362Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:16:00 +00002010-01-14T23:16:59.642+02:00Submissive body languageSubmissive body language A significant cluster of body movements is used to signal fear and readiness to submit. This is common in animals, where fighting (that could terminally harm each animal) is avoided by displays of aggression or submission. Body positions The body in fearful stances is generally closed, and may also include additional aspects. Making the body small Hunching inwards http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2010/01/submissive-body-language.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-3824576330665312761Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:59:00 +00002010-01-13T22:59:11.443+02:00Romantic body languageRomantic body language A significant cluster of body movements has to do with romance, signaling to a person of the opposite sex that you are interested in partnering with them. From afar From afar, the first task of body language is to signal interest (and then to watch for reciprocal body language). Eyes The eyes do much signaling. Initially and from a distance, a person may look at you http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2010/01/romantic-body-language.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-7793482614219933389Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:25:00 +00002010-01-12T23:25:54.985+02:00Relaxed body languageRelaxed body language A relaxed body generally lacks tension. Muscles are relaxed and loose. Movement is fluid and the person seems happy or unconcerned overall. Relaxed body Torso The torso may sag slightly to one side (but not be held there by irregular tension). It may also be well-balanced, with the shoulders balanced above the pelvis. It does not curl up with fear, though it may curl up http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2010/01/relaxed-body-language.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-4832176292706613892Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:50:00 +00002010-01-11T15:50:26.010+02:00Ready body languageReady body language A significant cluster of body movements are all about being ready for something. Language of readiness A ready body is poised for action. Pointing Any part of the body may be pointing at where the person is thinking about. This may be another person or the door. This may be as subtle as a foot or as obvious as the whole body leaning. Eyes may also repeated flash over in http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2010/01/ready-body-language.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-6029368589478113341Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:58:00 +00002010-01-10T22:07:52.510+02:00Power body languagePower body language Power is often expressed in communication as a combination of strength and humanity. This is very attractive and is a form of Hurt and Rescue. Greeting Handshake As the other person approaches, move to left side, extend your arm horizontally, palm down (be first to do this). Grab their palm firmly, pull them in and hold their elbow with your left hand. The horizontal arm ishttp://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2010/01/emotional-body-language_10.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-3409048931433175270Sat, 09 Jan 2010 10:21:00 +00002010-01-09T12:21:02.615+02:00Open body languageOpen body language A significant cluster of body movements are all about being open. This is sometimes misinterpreted solely as indicating being relaxed and untense. Remember that perhaps the most significant part of being open or close is the act of opening or closing. When you open or close, you are signaling a change in the way you are thinking or feeling, which is likely to be in response http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2010/01/open-body-language.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-177788871923146351Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:00:00 +00002010-01-08T18:00:50.985+02:00Greeting body languageGreeting body language There are many possible components of greeting as the styles vary significantly across social groups and cultures. Greeting is a ritual that helps break the ice and paves the way for appropriate other interaction. Greetings can include signals that may even be secret, for example saying 'we're in the same club'. Formality is often an important factor, and when you move http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2010/01/greeting-body-language.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-5835578522787350898Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:37:00 +00002010-01-07T11:37:29.297+02:00Evaluating body languageEvaluating body language A notable cluster of body movements happens when a person is thinking, judging or making some decision. Language of evaluation Hand movements The classic signal of evaluation is the steepled 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. The http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2010/01/evaluating-body-language.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-2580779671365135942Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:40:00 +00002010-01-06T15:40:16.336+02:00Emotional body languageEmotional body language With careful observation, emotions may be detected from non-verbal signs. Remember that these are indicators and not certain guarantees. Contextual clues may also be used, in particular what is being said to the person or what else is happening around then. Anger Anger occurs when achievement of goals are frustrated. * Neck and/or face is red or flushed. * http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2010/01/emotional-body-language.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-4453629835006066677Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:38:00 +00002010-01-05T12:38:58.230+02:00Dominant body languageDominant body language Dominant body language is related to aggressive body language, though with a less emotional content. Size signals The body in dominant stances is generally open, and may also include additional aspects. Making the body big Hands on hips makes the elbows go wide and make the body seem larger. So also does standing upright and erect, with the chin up and the chest thrust http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2010/01/dominant-body-language.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-755949971255277059Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:49:00 +00002010-01-04T15:49:58.904+02:00Defensive body languageDefensive body language When a person is feeling threatened in some ways, they will take defensive body postures. Defending from attack The basic defensive body language has a primitive basis and assumes that the other person will physically attack, even when this is highly unlikely. Covering vital organs and points of vulnerability In physical defense, the defensive person will automatically http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2010/01/defensive-body-language.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-6728959862482321721Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:40:00 +00002010-01-03T14:41:10.259+02:00Deceptive body languageDeceptive body language When a person is seeking to trick or deceive you, they there are many different body signal they may use. Language of deception A deceptive body is concerned about being found out -- and this concern may show. Anxiety A deceptive person is typically anxious that they might be found out (unless they are psychopathic or good at acting), so they may send signals of http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2010/01/deceptive-body-language.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-5742769826583081021Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:38:00 +00002009-12-17T15:39:47.735+02:00body language flirtingeye body language of lovemale body language flirtingreading a man s body languagereading interpreting body languageClosed body language A significant cluster of body movements are all about closing. This is sometimes misinterpreted solely as indicating defensiveness.Language of closureClosure literally closes the body up. It may range from a slight bringing together of the limbs to curled up into a tight ball. Extreme cases may also include rhythmic rocking of the body to and fro.Arms acrossIn a closed http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2009/12/closed-body-language.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-3659686964293823040Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:50:00 +00002009-12-17T15:39:59.519+02:00body language factsbody language jesse mccartney mp3body language signs that a guy likes youflirting body languagehe fancy me body languageWhen a person is bored, they whole body is telling you. So if you are trying to persuade them, don't bother (unless you are trying to bore them into submission).Language of boredomA ready body is poised for action.DistractionA bored person looks anywhere but at the person who is talking to them. They find other things to do, from doodling to talking with others to staring around the room. They http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2009/12/bored-body-language.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-6823727892726853357Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:39:00 +00002009-12-17T15:40:11.987+02:00body language closing eyes in conversationfemale body language and attractioninterpreting female body language signalsunderstanding female body languageAttentive body languageWhen you are in conversation or otherwise attending to what others are saying or doing, you body sends signals to the other person as to how interested you really are. Attentive body language sends a strong signal of real and deep interest that is both flattering and likely to result in reciprocal attention.It was said that if you met with the English 19th century http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2009/12/attentive-body-language.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-3574221107022152189Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:40:00 +00002009-12-17T15:40:22.399+02:00body language a guy likes youbody language hugsbody language open mouthed puckerread men s body languagereading a womans body languageA significant cluster of body movements is used to signal aggression.This is actually quite useful as it is seldom a good idea to get into a fight, even for powerful people. Fighting can hurt you, even though you are pretty certain you will win. In addition, with adults, fighting is often socially unacceptable and aggression through words and body language is all that may ever happen.ThreatFacialhttp://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2009/12/aggressive-body-language.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-3087427300318715955Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:39:00 +00002009-12-17T15:40:32.227+02:00body language shy mengroup therapy body languageinterpreting body languageinterpreting romantic body languagepresenting the correct body languageSet aside at least fifteen minutes a day to study and read the gestures of other people, as well as acquiring a conscious awareness of your own gestures. A good reading ground is anywhere that people meet and interact. An airport is a particularly good place for observing the entire spectrum of human gestures, aspeople openly express eagerness, anger, sorrow, happiness, impatience and many other http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-to-learn-body-language.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-2484479257469833989Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:39:00 +00002009-12-17T15:40:44.574+02:00body language experts casey anthonybody language fidgets with wedding ringbody language leaned away in theater seat bad signreading a mans body languageThe difficulty with lying is that the sub¬conscious mind acts automatically and inde¬pendently of our verbal lie, so our body language gives us away. This is why people who rarely tell lies are easily caught, regard¬less of how convincing they may sound. The moment they begin to lie, the body sends out contradictory signals, and these give us our feeling that they are not telling the truth. http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-to-tell-lies-successfully.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-4694597705746169573Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:37:00 +00002009-12-17T15:40:55.952+02:00body language of a girl flirtingeyes looking downward body languagemale attraction body languageman twists wedding band body languagereading body language for kidsA commonly asked question is, ‘Is it possible to fake your own body language?’ The general answer to this question is ‘no’ because of the lack of congruence that is likely to occur in the use of the main gestures, the body’s microsignals and the spoken words. For example, open palms are associated with honesty but when the faker holds his palms out and smiles at you as he tells a lie, his http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2008/03/faking-body-language.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-690465517398807944Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:35:00 +00002009-12-17T15:41:07.094+02:00bearded dragon body languagebody language and hand on shoulderbody language for attractionbody language hand wringingbody language little mermaidResearch in the field of linguistics has shown that there is a direct relationship between the amount of status, power or prestige a person commands and that person’s range of vocabu¬lary. In other words, the higher up the social or management ladder a person is, the better able he is to communicate in words and phrases. Non-verbal research has revealed a correlation between a person’s command ofhttp://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2008/03/status-and-power.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-1072007607273881927Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:35:00 +00002008-03-25T21:35:41.279+02:00A man who has a ‘dead fish’ hand shake is likely to be accused of having a weak charac¬ter and the chapter on hand shake techniques will explore the reason for this popular theory. But if a man has arthritis in his hands, it is likely that he will use a ‘dead fish’ hand shake to avoid the pain of a strong one. Similarly, artists, musicians, surgeons and those in vocations whose work is delicate http://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2008/03/other-factors-affecting-interpretation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3430662895113039947.post-6206026785096801742Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:34:00 +00002008-03-25T21:35:15.382+02:00In addition to looking for gesture clusters and congruence of speech and body movement, all gestures should be considered in the context in which they occur. If, for example, someone was sitting at a bus terminal with arms and legs tightly crossed and chin down and it was a chilly winter’s day, it would most likely mean that he or she was cold, not defensive. If, however, the person used the samehttp://body-language-articles.blogspot.com/2008/03/gestures-in-context.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George)0