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Did you know that you use your body language most of the time when you communicate?
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Your body language can convey different types of feelings and meanings.
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While culture and tradition can heavily affect the meanings of body language, here are 19 general facts about body language.
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Number 1: Crossed arms.
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Do you cross your arms when you're talking?
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Usually, this means that you are avoidant and defensive. It may show a sign of self-protection and a lack of openness during conversations.
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Number 2: Slouching
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Are you sometimes overwhelmed or intimidated when in situations like a group meeting or interview?
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If you are in this type of situation and you lower or slouch or shoulders rather than sitting up straight It could mean that you are afraid or even unmotivated.
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Number 3: Tilted body
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When you talk to someone do you notice that their body is facing in another direction instead of yours?
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If their bodies tend to tilt away from you, then there's a chance they aren't interested in what you're talking about.
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Four: Repetitive motions.
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Do you shake your leg, rub your hands, or tool at your hair again and again?
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These motions may mean that you feel nervous or impatient.
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Number five: Direct eye contact
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Do you directly look into someone's eyes when you talk to them?
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Initiating eye contact may mean that you're focused on and giving the person you're talking to your full attention.
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It shows that you're interested and attentive to the conversation.
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Six: Smiling.
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When you smile the muscles on your face contract.
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While smiles often show happiness and joy, a tense smile or a smile that isn't very expressive may convey grief or embarrassment.
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Seven: Handshake
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Did you know that the strength of a handshake has meaning as well?
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A firm handshake is a universal sign of strength and confidence.
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While a weak handshake may indicate unreliability or disrespect.
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Eight: Imitation.
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Do you find yourself copying the gestures of the person you're talking to?
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This is actually an unconscious attempt to strengthen your bond with them since mirroring increases empathy.
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It may be while you see your friends sharing similar poses and attitudes.
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Nine: Leaning forward
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Do you slowly lean forward as you're talking to someone?
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This unconscious move indicates your interest in what the other person is talking about.
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Ten: Raised eyebrows
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Only if you raise your eyebrows with a solemn expression on your face, it may convey dissatisfaction or anger.
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Eleven: Raised eyebrows with combined signals.
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On the other hand, if you raise your eyebrows with a mix of nodding and smiling, It shows that you're friendly and attentive to the conversation.
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Number twelve: Proximity
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Have you ever noticed how close you stand to your friends versus how you stand with your boss?
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The level of proximity between you and the other person can tell a lot about your relationship with them.
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The closer the distance, the closer the relationship.
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Thirteen: Flushed face
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A red face can mean a number of things depending on the context.
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While it usually means shyness and embarrassment, a flushed face can also show hostility and anger.
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Fourteen: Stiffness.
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Have you ever noticed when someone stands very stiffly with tense shoulders?
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Tension in the limbs and other body parts may mean that they're lying or hiding something they don't want anyone to find out.
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Fifteen: Blinking
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According to psychology compass, slow blinking is linked to lying.
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Since you use more energy when you're telling a lie, there's less energy given to your blinking muscles.
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Number sixteen: Lip movement.
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Do you lick your lips when you see your crush?
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Smacking or licking your lips shows a desire and a message that you're interested in the person.
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This also exists in primates when they're sexually attracted to their mates.
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Number seventeen: Small touches
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Do your friends give you a pat on the back when you're feeling sad?
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These small touches indicate empathy, care, and warmth.
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It lets people know that you understand and sympathize with them.
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Eighteen: Head motion
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Do you nod your head when you like or agree with something, and shake your head when you don't?
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While this may seem pretty common in most cultures some variations do exist: places like Bulgaria and Greece actually have it the other way around!
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Nineteen: Indirect eye contact.
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Does someone look away when you're talking to them?
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Avoiding proper eye contact may mean that they're not paying attention, they're distracted, or they're trying to leave the conversation.
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Have you noticed any of these body language gestures in yourself or in other people?
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Tell us about it in the comments below!
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