Opportunities Today : January 2007 Issue

Read a Person like a Book through Body Signs

 

 

Body Signs: Eye Related

Eye blinking -
Fast blinking signals stress

Downward gaze -
Feeling defeated

Rubbing the eye -
Doubt or disbelief
Body Signs: Hands Related
Hand over mouth -
Can mean boredom		 Hands flat on table -
Ready to agree		 Rubbing hands -
Anticipation
Body Signs: Arms Related

Arms crossed over chest -
Defensiveness or anxiety

 Swinging arm - Want to walk
away from a situation		 Arms behind head and leaning back - Looking for power or control

   

Standing with hands behind
back - Confidence

    

Signals through coat Buttons
 

Buttoning coat -
Feels trapped and wants to leave

  

Unbuttoning coat -
Openness

Body Signs: Showing Interest
 
Taking notes - Shows interest or involvement   Tilted head -
Interest
Other Signals:
Clearing throat - Nervousness Rubbing back of neck -
Defensiveness		 Pulling / tugging ear -
Indecision
 
Stroking chin -
Evaluating or thinking		    Foot tapping - Impatience
 

So next time you are communicating be aware of your and the other persons body language and understand what it means.