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Become an adept observer of body language. Noticing subtle physical changes can offer insights into a person's thoughts or emotions.
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Understand a person's normal behavior before interpreting deviations as meaningful. A baseline allows you to notice when behavior changes, possibly indicating shifts in feelings or attitudes.
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Always consider the context when interpreting body language. Like crossed arms might suggest defensiveness in one situation or simply that the person is cold in another.
some examples of positive body language:
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Look for clusters of body language signals. A single gesture might not mean much, but a series of signals can provide a clearer indication of a person's state of mind.
For example; while you asking serious question to a person, “telltale cluster” of nonverbal signals associated with lying are: hand touching, face touching, crossing arms, and leaning away.
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Pay attention when someone’s words do not match their body language. This incongruence can be a telltale sign of what they might truly be thinking or feeling. For example, someone might tell you they are happy while frowning and staring at the ground. So when someone says one thing, but their body language suggests something else.
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The face can be revealing. While some people can control their facial expressions to a degree, microexpressions often slip through, revealing genuine emotions.
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Eye behavior can provide clues to a person's thought processes or feelings.
For instance, lack of eye contact can imply discomfort or dishonesty, whereas direct eye contact tends to signify confidence and honesty.
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A person's stance and the way they position themselves in a space can indicate their attitude and level of engagement.
Leaning towards someone often shows interest, whereas leaning back could imply disinterest or a desire for space.
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People have an innate sense of personal space and territory, and how they react to the encroachment of their space can provide insights into their comfort levels and feelings towards the other person.
An example is students as they sit in class. Some students like to spread their backpack and books out in a way to let other students know that they do not want others to sit next to them. These students seem to value having a lot of space to themselves.
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When people are in rapport, they tend to mirror each other’s movements and postures. Observing such synchrony can indicate a good connection and agreement.
Here are some examples of synchrony:
Here are some examples of mirroring:
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By understanding these principles, you can better interpret the nonverbal cues that people give off, potentially improving communication and understanding in social situations. 🙂
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Hello, fellow knowledge seekers! I'm Abhijeet, a curious explorer in the vast ocean of information. I'm passionate about psychology. Do checkout my ideas where I described key points of the book with easy relatable examples. Happy Reading 😊📖
CURATOR'S NOTE
How to Read a Person Like a Book" by Gerard Nierenberg and Henry H. Calero is a guide on interpreting body language to understand people's real feelings and intentions. Here are some key principles which I've discussed here.
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