Body Language

you care about them. That’s why the best public speakers always look like they’re looking directly at you.

When speaking to a crowd, you should always try to make eye contact with every section of the crowd so they feel like

Chin Back and Down

When someone does this, it could mean the person feels judging o

As they’re trying to open up to you, they may have their palms open. Whenever they want to express anger, they’ll ball their fists

Excessive Blinking
If someone blinks a lot, it’s pretty easy to notice. It’s easy to dismiss this as there being something in that person’s eye, but there are other reasons they may be blinking excessively as well. For example, they may be under a lot of stress, and their eye is twitching. Or, the person could be telling a lie, and the nervous blinking is a giveaway.
Blinking a lot could be a sign that someone’s romantically interested in you as well. Combined with the sideways glance, and you may be onto something.

Sideways Looking
Whenever someone is distracted, they may look sideways. Maybe they heard something, or saw something in the corner of their eye. Always look in their direction and see if there’s anything you might have missed.
Another reason someone may be looking sideways is because the person didn’t like what you said. It may be a sign that they’re irritated. If you say something and the person looks to the side, ask if the comment hurt them.
A quick, sideways glance could be a sign of flirtation, too. It’s a way for someone to express romantic interest without directly telling someone. Of course, don’t assume someone loves you just because they do that!

Looking Down
If you’re talking to someone and they’re always looking down, it could be a sign that they’re afraid, guilty, or submissive. Instead of looking at you, they’re looking at the floor. Depending on the context of what is happening, this could mean any of the mentioned aspects. If they’re facing left while looking down, this could indicate they’re talking to themselves. If they’re facing right, they could be thinking about something personal. Of course, these directions could be switched from person to person.
If the person you’re talking to is from another culture, it may be normal for them to look down. In some countries, eye contact is a sign of disrespect, and is avoided whenever possible.

meone lying, see what direction they’re facing. It could be a way for you to determine if they’re lying about anything else.
If they are looking up, but have their head down, there could be multiple ways to interpret this. The person could be judging you, or being suggestive.

ooking Up
You may have an idea of what looking up mean. You may have even done it yourself. When someone is looking up, it’s a good sign that they’re trying to think about something. They could be recalling a memory, or figuring out their words.
There are other reasons as to why a person may be looking up. If their eyes keep wandering, they could be bored, looking off in the distance in hopes of finding something better. Sometimes, they may look up and in another direction. They may look up and left when they’re recalling a memory, but up and right when they’re thinking of a lie. If you ever catch

od speakers have a way with their hands. Literally. Next time you’re watching a professional, pay close attention to their hands. Whenever they’re expressing a big idea, they may have their arms out wide to emphasize how big said idea is. As they’re trying to open up to you, they may have their palms open. Whenever they want to express anger, they’ll ball their fists.
And then, there’s movement. Whenever someone wants to come across as entertaining or high-energy, they’ll frequently move around the stage, making your eyes work overtime to keep track of them. In contrast, you’ll have politicians and business people who stand still and strong, unmoved by anything. This gives off a feeling of strength for many.
And that is, overall, the very gist of body language. Of course, this is just the beginning of the book, and we’ll dive deeper into the world of body language. How should you interpret body language from others? How should you practice your own? All this and more will be answered. We’re going to delve deep into body language, and we’ll start with the eyes.