· Health & Sex
What Does Your Body Language Say? (
courtecy; webMD )
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Silent Signals
Sometimes, it doesn't even take a single word
to send out a message loud and clear. Is your body language skewing others'
view of you? Are your expressions, gestures, and positions revealing feelings
you'd rather keep hidden -- or that you aren't even aware of?
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Licking Your Lips
Maybe you're just daydreaming about lunch, but
to a conversation partner, licking your lips can read as sexual attraction. You
may also wet them when talking about a romantic partner --
which can be a sign you're sexually satisfied and deeply in love.
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Handshake
Handshakes and first impressions go, well,
hand in hand. A nice, firm grip combined with a hearty (but not too hearty)
shake can imply you're outgoing and confident. A limp and weak squeeze sets you
up as unsure. How long you hold your shaker's hand matters, too: If you drop
out too quickly, it can suggest shyness.
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Nodding
Bobbing your head up and down during a
conversation can make you seem agreeable and interested. Nods are catching, so
if you nod while you speak, you might convince others to go along with what
you're saying.
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Posture
There's a reason people say they're "in a
slump" when things aren't going their way. Science says slouching your
shoulders can make you hold on to stress and feel sad. Standing up straight can
help you feel positive and come across as confident and focused.
Having trouble standing tall? Check in with
your doctor to see if there's an underlying medical cause like osteoporosis.
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Touching Your Face and Hair
Twirling a lock, brushing back your bangs, or
bringing your hands to your face can come across as flirty.
"Self-grooming" behaviors like these may make it seem like you're
hoping for attention from someone you fancy.
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Locking Eyes
A steady gaze creates a mixed bag of
emotion. If the person you're talking to is comfortable with you, they're
more likely to find you trustworthy if you hold eye contact. If they're unsure
about you, a long look will make you seem more threatening. And no matter what
someone thinks of you, everyone has an eye contact threshold where things start
to feel … awkward.
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Smiling
A feel-good grin is contagious. When you smile
at someone, it sends a signal to their mouth muscles to do the same. Their
smile triggers the parts of their brain that deal with happiness, and they feel
a greater sense of connection with you.
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Stance
Standing wide with uncrossed legs or arms
tends to give off an "open and available" vibe. Staring at the ground
or keeping your arms across your chest are more likely to send the signal that
you're closed off and out of reach.
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Hand Gestures
Want to be memorable? Talk with your hands.
When you gesture as you gab, it's more likely that your words will linger in
someone's mind. But don't overdo it. Big movements may make you seem out of
control and excitable.
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Dilated Pupils
You may want to slip on some shades next time
you're around your crush so the "windows to your soul" don't give
away your secret longing. When you're interested in or aroused by someone, your
pupils dilate. It's not something you can control, but it may help you out with
your object of affection: having larger pupils tends to make you more
attractive to others.
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Tense Lips
If you tend to press your lips together, you
should know: Liars are more likely to have this habit than people who tell the
truth. Being (literally) tight-lipped could make you come across as
untrustworthy.
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Distance
It's good to respect personal space, but when
you lean away from someone, they're more likely to suspect your motives. Same
goes for fidgeting or crossing your arms. Leaning forward suggests partnership
and that they can rely on you.
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Microexpressions
No matter how hard you try to "fix your
face," it may still give you away -- and it only takes a fraction of a
second. Just a flash of a facial twitch, grimace, or raised brow leaves an
impression that's hard to shake. So if your unguarded reaction to something is
disgust, chances are an observer may sense that in their gut, even if they
can't say why.
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Mirroring
Copying the way someone's standing, their
expressions, or even their accent often builds trust and understanding between
you. But this doesn't always work. If you're in a position of power over the
person you're mirroring, it can weird them out. Another barrier: Botox. When
you can't furrow your brow alongside someone else, for example, you won't be
able to relate to their feelings as deeply -- and vice versa.
This tool does not provide medical
advice.
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