The Dictionary of Body Language

We usually only expose the underside of our wrists to others when we are comfortable or at ease. This is often seen in dating scenarios where the woman will play with her hair, palm out, while talking to someone in whom she is interested.

had collected more than a decade’s worth of observations.

Belly away don’t want you to stay; belly away don’t like what you say.

a genuine smile involves the mouth and the muscles around the eyes. This is called a Duchenne smile,

When we are around someone who arouses us, our blink rate also tends to increase.

a typical rate is between sixteen and twenty blinks per minute,

This is why dimly lit restaurants are a good place to meet, as it naturally softens the eyes and makes the pupils larger

area between the eyes and just above the nose is called the glabella,

TONGUE JUTTING—When the tongue suddenly protrudes between the teeth, sometimes without touching the lips, it means “I got away with something” or “Oops, I got caught.” You also see it when people catch themselves making a mistake.

RAPID NOSE INHALING—Many people, when about to deliver bad or unpleasant news, will rapidly inhale through the nose, loudly enough to be heard, before they speak. I have also seen people do this as they hear a question that bothers them, and in some instances before they lie.