19 secrets that will allow you to read the emotions of the interlocutor

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

If you want to understand a person's thoughts and feelings, you need to know what to look for. Because sometimes body language can give away what a person is trying to hide.

Reading non-verbal gestures is tricky.

Did someone cross their arms over their chest? He will impress you as a closed person. In fact, he was just frozen.

Let's understand the intricacies of non-verbal communication in order to avoid such mistakes.

1. Shrugging: the person does not know what is going on

This gesture shows that the other person does not understand you. At the same time, we raise our shoulders (in order to protect the throat from attack), eyebrows (as a sign of submission) and demonstrate open palms.

2. Open palms: the person expresses their honesty

An open palm has always been associated with truth, honesty, loyalty and obedience. We subconsciously show our palms to show that we are not armed and do not pose any danger to the interlocutor.

3. Absence of "crow's feet": perhaps the person smiles insincerely

Scientists call a sincere smile "Duchenne's smile" (in honor of the French neurologist Guillaume Duchenne, who studied muscle contractions). Our joy is expressed not only by the lips, but also by the eyes. Therefore, it is believed that because of that very sincere smile, wrinkles around the eyes must appear. By the way, according to some studies, even faking a Duchenne smile can have a positive impact on your career. However, keep in mind that crow's feet are not the guarantor of the great mood of your interlocutor.

4. Raised eyebrows: the person feels discomfort

We raise our eyebrows when we are worried, surprised, or afraid. So if someone you know compliments your new hairstyle and raises her eyebrows, remember that it may be flattering you.

5. Index finger pointing at you: the person is trying to show his superiority

Such a gesture forces the interlocutor to obey, but, of course, does not always lead to the expected result. It instantly evokes subconscious negative feelings, as we associate with the subsequent blow.

6. Repetition of your gestures: the person is comfortable communicating with you

If the conversation goes well, the interlocutors copy each other's posture and gestures. Friends and lovers involuntarily repeat the movements one after another. This is because we feel connected to this person.

7. Too long look in the eyes: perhaps the person is lying

In an attempt to hide deception or meanness, a person can look into your eyes longer than usual, while being silent and not even blinking. Agree that this is very uncomfortable.

8. Eye Contact: The person takes an interest in you

Eye-to-eye gaze leads us to a state of heightened activity. A stranger's gaze makes us nervous or even intimidating. And the look of the person we like, on the contrary, leads to a state of excitement. It all depends on the situation.

9. Open posture: the person is relaxed and confident

A person's posture can tell a lot about their emotional state. If a person is squeezed, this speaks of his insecurity and fear.

10. Lots of gestures: the person really feels the connection between you

The girl looks you in the eye, looks down, straightens her hair and looks at you again? Congratulations! She likes you!

11. Crossed legs: a person resists and does not perceive information well

Please note that such a gesture from your interlocutor during negotiations is a bad sign. This suggests that the person is mentally, emotionally and physically closed. In this case, it is difficult for him to make contact.

12. A clenched jaw, a retracted neck, furrowed eyebrows: a person is under stress

For example, if we miss the bus we want, we get angry and frown. Such gestures are our involuntary reaction to any unpleasant situation.

13. Frequent touching of the face or hands: the person may be nervous

We are able to convey this emotion without words. If we are uncomfortable, we fiddle with something in our hands or touch our face. Surprisingly, we may not even notice this.

14. Laughing Together: People Like You

It's no secret that laughter brings people closer together. Contact is established if the person laughs at your jokes. Laughter is a signal of a desire to maintain a relationship, whether platonic or romantic.

15. Confident posture: the person demonstrates leadership

A leader by nature (or a person who wants to appear like that) is distinguished by a straight posture, a confident gait, folded or lowered palms.

16. Shaking the leg: a person is worried about something

This gesture shows concern and irritation. Do not forget that the interlocutor will definitely notice your twitching leg.

17. Smile and direct gaze: the person may be trying to seduce you

When we try to seduce someone, we smile slightly and look directly into the eyes of the object of our desire. At the same time, such a smile can express both submission (a look from below, a slightly lowered head) and domination (a proud look to the side).

18. Movement of the inner corners of the eyebrows: a person is sad

When we are sad, we involuntarily raise and lower the inner corners of our eyebrows. If this does not happen, then perhaps the person is not as upset as they seem.

19. Asymmetry of facial muscle movements: the person may be showing insincere emotions

The next time you tell a joke, pay attention to the symmetry of the other person's smile.