5 Body Language Tricks To Make Anyone Instantly Like You - Personality

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1. Body language refers to the nonverbal signals that we use to communicate. According to experts, these
nonverbal signals make up a huge part of daily communication.
From our facial expressions to our body movements, the things we don't say can still convey volumes of
information.
It has been suggested that body language may account for between 60 to 65% of all communication.
Think for a moment about how much a person is able to convey with just a facial expression. A smile can
indicate approval or happiness. A frown can signal disapproval or unhappiness.
In some cases, our facial expressions may reveal our true feelings about a particular situation. While you
say that you are feeling fine, the look on your face may tell people otherwise.
Understanding body language can go a long way toward helping you better communicate with others and
interpreting what others might be trying to convey.
Just a few examples of emotions that can be expressed via facial expressions include:

 Happiness
 Sadness
 Anger
 Surprise
 Disgust
 Fear
 Confusion
 Excitement
 Desire
 Contempt

The expression on a person's face can even help determine if we trust or believe what the individual is
saying.
One study found that the most trustworthy facial expression involved a slight raise of the eyebrows and a
slight smile. This expression, the researchers suggested, conveys both friendliness and confidence.
Facial expressions are also among the most universal forms of body language. The expressions used to
convey fear, anger, sadness, and happiness are similar throughout the world.
Research even suggests that we make judgments about people's intelligence based upon their faces and
expressions.

2. The Eyes
 The eyes are frequently referred to as the "windows to the soul" since they are capable of revealing a
great deal about what a person is feeling or thinking.
As you engage in conversation with another person, taking note of eye movements is a natural and
important part of the communication process.
Some common things you may notice include whether people are making direct eye contact or averting
their gaze, how much they are blinking, or if their pupils are dilated.
Eye Gaze
When a person looks directly into your eyes while having a conversation, it indicates that they are
interested and paying attention. However, prolonged eye contact can feel threatening.
On the other hand, breaking eye contact and frequently looking away might indicate that the person is
distracted, uncomfortable, or trying to conceal his or her real feelings.
Blinking
Blinking is natural, but you should also pay attention to whether a person is blinking too much or too
little.
People often blink more rapidly when they are feeling distressed or uncomfortable. Infrequent blinking
may indicate that a person is intentionally trying to control his or her eye movements.
For example, a poker player might blink less frequently because he is purposely trying to appear
unexcited about the hand he was dealt.
Pupil Size
Pupil size can be a very subtle nonverbal communication signal. While light levels in the environment
control pupil dilation, sometimes emotions can also cause small changes in pupil size.
For example, you may have heard the phrase "bedroom eyes" used to describe the look someone gives
when they are attracted to another person. Highly dilated eyes, for example, can indicate that a person is
interested or even aroused.

3. The Mouth
Mouth expressions and movements can also be essential in reading body language. For example, chewing
on the bottom lip may indicate that the individual is experiencing feelings of worry, fear, or insecurity.
Covering the mouth may be an attempt to cover up a frown of disapproval.
Smiling is perhaps one of the greatest body language signals, but smiles can also be interpreted in many
ways- it may be used to express false happiness, sarcasm, or even cynicism.
When evaluating body language, pay attention to the following mouth and lip signals:
 Pursed lips. Tightening the lips might be an indicator of distaste, disapproval, or distrust.
 Lip biting. People sometimes bite their lips when they are worried, anxious, or stressed.
 Covering the mouth. When people want to hide an emotional reaction, they might cover their mouths in
order to avoid displaying smiles or smirks.
 Turned up or down. Slight changes in the mouth can also be subtle indicators of what a person is
feeling. When the mouth is slightly turned up, it might mean that the person is feeling happy or
optimistic. On the other hand, a slightly down-turned mouth can be an indicator of sadness, disapproval,
or even an outright grimace.

4. Gestures
Gestures can be some of the most direct and obvious body language signals. Waving, pointing, and using
the fingers to indicate numerical amounts are all very common and easy to understand gestures.
Some gestures may be cultural, however, so giving a thumbs-up or a peace sign in another country might
have a completely different meaning than it does in the United States.
The following examples are just a few common gestures and their possible meanings:

 A clenched fist can indicate anger in some situations or solidarity in others.

 A thumbs up and thumbs down are often used as gestures of approval and disapproval.
 The "okay" gesture, made by touching together the thumb and index finger in a circle while extending
the other three fingers can be used to mean "okay" or "all right." In some parts of Europe, however, the
same signal is used to imply you are nothing. In some South American countries, the symbol is actually
a vulgar gesture.
 The V sign, created by lifting the index and middle finger and separating them to create a V-shape,
means peace or victory in some countries. In the United Kingdom and Australia, the symbol takes on an
offensive meaning when the back of the hand is facing outward.

5. The Arms and Legs

The arms and legs can also be useful in conveying nonverbal information. Crossing the arms can indicate
defensiveness. Crossing legs away from another person may indicate dislike or discomfort with that
individual.
Other subtle signals such as expanding the arms widely may be an attempt to seem larger or more
commanding while keeping the arms close to the body may be an effort to minimize oneself or withdraw
from attention.
When you are evaluating body language, pay attention to some of the following signals that the arms and
legs may convey:2

 Crossed arms might indicate that a person feels defensive, self-protective, or closed-off.2

 Standing with hands placed on the hips can be an indication that a person is ready and in control, or it
can also possibly be a sign of aggressiveness.
 Clasping the hands behind the back might indicate that a person is feeling bored, anxious, or even
angry.
 Rapidly tapping fingers or fidgeting can be a sign that a person is bored, impatient, or frustrated.
 Crossed legs can indicate that a person is feeling closed off or in need of privacy. 

6. Posture

How we hold our bodies can also serve as an important part of body language.
The term posture refers to how we hold our bodies as well as the overall physical form of an individual.
Posture can convey a wealth of information about how a person is feeling as well as hints about
personality characteristics, such as whether a person is confident, open, or submissive.
Sitting up straight, for example, may indicate that a person is focused and paying attention to what's going
on. Sitting with the body hunched forward, on the other hand, can imply that the person is bored or
indifferent. When you are trying to read body language, try to notice some of the signals that a person's
posture can send.
Open posture involves keeping the trunk of the body open and exposed. This type of posture indicates
friendliness, openness, and willingness.

 Closed posture involves hiding the trunk of the body often by hunching forward and keeping the arms
and legs crossed. This type of posture can be an indicator of hostility, unfriendliness, and anxiety

7. Social Distance: 4 to 12 feet.

Have you ever heard someone refer to their need for personal space? Have you ever started to feel
uncomfortable when someone stands just a little too close to you?
This level of physical distance is often used with individuals who are acquaintances.
With someone you know fairly well, such as a co-worker you see several times a week, you might feel
more comfortable interacting at a closer distance.
In cases where you do not know the other person well, such as a postal delivery driver you only see once
a month, a distance of 10 to 12 feet may feel more comfortable.
Public Distance: 12 to 25 feet

Physical distance at this level is often used in public speaking situations. Talking in front of a class full
of students or giving a presentation at work are good examples of such situations. It is also important to
note that the level of personal distance that individuals need to feel comfortable can vary from culture to
culture. One oft-cited example is the difference between people from Latin cultures and those from North
America. People from Latin countries tend to feel more comfortable standing closer to one another as
they interact while those from North America need more personal distance (91 cm).