He was too impressed with her and her accomplishments. Her hug was meant to show just that: her great pride in her. But during her embrace, he felt her attempt to free herself from her like a hostage at her first glimpse of freedom. He wondered what he had done wrong. He later commented on her embrace and his perception of her breaking free of her. She smiled and said at least you knew that, most people don’t. I don’t like being hugged.

How in tune are you with the #secrets of #body #language that people emit every day? If you are aware of such signs, what do you observe most and why?

Here are some body language ideas that will help you understand people better and become a better communicator.

tilt head:

The gesture is shown when someone moves their head to the right or left after having been in a straight or opposite position. It’s interesting to note when it occurs because it denotes that someone is going for an internal assessment. Therefore, the gesture may stem from something you said or thoughts the person is contemplating.

Eyebrows:

A raised eyebrow: This sign usually indicates curiosity as to the possible credibility of what is being said or outright skepticism.

Low eyebrows – Vigilance, deception, annoyance, are the signs that this gesture indicates.

Raised eyebrows: take in more of the environment, can also denote surprise or interest (note the degree to which the eyes open, that will give you more information about the thought of the person showing the gesture).

Palm gestures:

Hand up, palm out: Hand up, palm out non-verbally tells the other person to stop what they are saying or doing. As the recipient of that action, you can measure the degree of the intention by the distance the action extends from the other person’s body. For example, if they do the action and their hand is close to their body, the signal is not as strong as if they had a full body extension of their hand; that would be a stronger gesture because they are indicating a greater distance between them and what you are saying or doing.

Palm up and open – Accepting, mentally open to receive information – can also be internal mental contemplation. It can also be a sign of dismay, this occurs if hunched shoulders accompany the gesture.

Feet:

As a body language signal, feet convey more information than most people know. Therefore, you should always be aware of what someone’s feet are pointing to.

Feet Aligned: When your feet are aligned with the person you are committed to (i.e., both pairs of feet are pointed at each other), you are both committed to each other in a succinct way: you are mentally aligned.

Foot pointing away: When someone points a foot away from you, they are shifting their weight because:

• Something else has caught their attention.
• They have received enough information from you for the time being.
• Soon, they will walk out of the conversation and walk in the direction your foot is pointing.

Take note of when such gestures occur. Doing so will allow the perspective to change and control the conversation.

Conclusion:

At the beginning of this article, I posed the question of how in tune you are with the secrets of body language that people emit every day. As you can see, there are many signs that you could observe. And, by being aware of when those signals occur, you’ll have a better understanding of the mindset of the people you interact with. That will allow you to understand them better and communicate more effectively. Plus, it will give you an insider roadmap of your thought process and where you’re headed. That will also allow you to help them on their journey or outing because you choose not to accompany them. Either way, you’ll have greater control of the environments you’re in… and all will be well with the world.

Remember, you are always negotiating!

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