Before a conversation, a lot of information about a person can be deduced from his date of birth. Knowing about his passions and interests gives us insight into his perception of the world. However, what to do when we do not have this data? With help comes body language. See what can be read from gestures and facial expressions!
Some gestures related to hands tell us a lot about one or another character trait. Observe your interlocutor’s hands and look at how you hold them yourself. Constantly keeping your hands in your pockets may indicate secretiveness, a need for solitude or a desire to indulge in your own thoughts. On the other hand, hands tucked in pockets with thumbs on top are the hallmark of a person who likes to dominate and even manipulate others.
A person who keeps his hands on his hips while talking or waiting for something is usually someone who is confident, walking boldly toward a set goal. When asked what her future plans are, she will answer as quickly as possible, because she knows what she wants and why. Hands clenched into a fist are also a sign of a confident and determined person, while also being aggressive and uncompromising. Frequent clenching of hands is a sign of a tenacious character.
Are you constantly raising your fingers to your mouth? This indicates a high need for approval and support. It can also indicate low self-esteem, self-doubt and confusion.
Smiling is a good thing. If there is a smile on your lips too often, it means you want them to give you affection and trust. You also want to be surrounded by friendly people, want to please everyone and show how open-minded you are.
The type of smile is also worth noting. A frequent smile with one corner of the mouth raised is a sign of hypocrisy. When a person constantly smiles with one side of his face, it can indicate his conceit, arrogance and selfishness.
It also happens that the eyes are cheerful, while the mouth expresses sadness. According to psychologists, such people are often very honest and trustworthy. Also, always observe whether a person wrinkles his forehead or expresses something else with his face when smiling. If the feeling is artificial, only one half will express this emotion. If authentic – the whole face will express it through, for example, symmetrically raised eyebrows or corners of the mouth.
The way of walking says a lot about a person’s character. For example, reckless people walk very freely, chaotically and unemotionally. Overconfident people walk slowly, spreading their arms wide. Lonely and thoughtful people walk quickly but confidently. A fast gait that is not accompanied by an awareness of the goal, this indicates that you feel a certain isolation.
Fearful, sensitive and insecure people always sit on the edge of a chair and walk in a way that expresses tension, such as taking dense, small steps or being restrained in their hand movements. Such people also often keep their hands in their pockets.
Knowing the peculiarities of a person’s character, for example, you can determine in advance whether you will get along well with him or her, whether at work or in your love life. Analysis of body language always helps to understand how a person relates to the people around him.
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