Can You Tell What Someone is Really Saying Without Words?
10 Silent Body Language Signals to Keep an Eye Out
You are talking to someone, may it be a colleague, an acquaintance or someone you’re meeting for the first time. The conversation is going alright, but you just feel… off… You can’t really put a finger on it, but you feel like their words don’t match their actions. That’s because body language often tells a considerable percentage of the actual story.
While these subtle, nonverbal cues play only one part in the equation, it’s a powerful tool if you want to navigate relationships with a whole new level of awareness.
So, here are 10 body language signs to watch out for.
Reading these cues in your everyday conversations will be a process of trial and error, but it will definitely make things interesting and you will train yourself to pay more attention to your environment!
1. Crossed Arms — Defensive or Uncomfortable
Crossing arms is a common sign that someone may be feeling defensive, uncomfortable, or just closed off.
HOWEVER, sometimes it could also mean that it’s just another comfortable resting position or that the temperature is a little too low!