19 Things Body Languages Say About You

Did you know that you use your body language most of the time when you communicate? Are you looking for psychology tricks on how to read body language? Your body language can convey different types of feelings and meanings. While culture and tradition can heavily affect the meanings of body language, here are 19 general facts about body language to help you learn more about the psychology of human behavior and how to read people more effectively.

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Writer: Veronica Ma
Script Editor: Isadora Ho
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Sam Rain
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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[sobsab]

‘Not looking in their eyes means they aren’t interested’
Me with anxiety: haha actually no

[NenaLavonne]

Reading body language can often say more than words, especially when they don’t match....

[puqeqxf]

"The closer the distance, the closer the relationship"



Corona virus: I'm about to end this relationship's whole career

[kenny-nkdb]

summary:
1. Crossed arms 0:38
2. Slouching 0:53
3. Tilted body 1:13
4. Repetitive motions 1:27
5. Direct eye contact 1:39
6. Smiling 1:56
7. Hand shake 2:12
8. Immitation 2:29
9. Leaning forward 2:46
10. Raised eyebrows 2:58
11. Raised eyebrows with combined signals 3:08
12. Proximity 3:20
13. Flushed face 3:36
14. Stiffness 3:50
15. Blinking 4:04
16. Lip movement 4:18
17. Small touches 4:34
18. Head motion 4:50
19. Indirect eye contact 5:10
Recommend watching to learn more 🖤

[mixxpixx]

Ah yes, early enough to see the 1 week old comments





Clarification to those who see this now: I watched this originally the day it was uploaded and was talking about the people who found this when it was still only unlisted lol

[mywalletisair]

Let me just tell you that my body language is a ✨mess✨

[walelarose]

I've had wayyyy too many times where people thought I was mad bc of crossed arms but it just feels comfortable

[arimightspeak]

When eye contact makes you uncomfortable but you really do wanna talk but you’re hella socially anxious 👀

[alishfn]

To the one person who is reading this: You’re worth something, you are a lovely and unique person!

[PASTACATProductions]

Slow blinking is linked to lying? I KNEW MY DAMNED CAT WAS A LIAR

[mini_moviez]

A note from someone with ADHD: Remember that lack of stable eye contact does not always mean lack of interest. Individuals with autism, ADHD, or other neutro divergent traits may also find it difficult to maintain contact, no matter their amount of interest or attentiveness in the conversation.

[ricocheese]

Off topic: I love this art style it's so cute :>

[foxx.on.saturn]

8 facts 5 min
Me: seems possible but cutting it close
19 facts 5min
Me: *WTF KINDA WITCHERY HOW*

[wisdom-for-all]

Indeed, body language is more powerful than words and can shape who we become. Your body language communicates as well as your mouth. So do not contradict yourselves 😊

[KShih]

All of the ones like handshakes and shoulder pats won’t be happening for a while or maybe ever :( My heart goes out to everyone that is quarantined alone right now. We’re all here for you, and we’ll get through this together :)

[whatdoYOUdowhenYOUgetouttaJAIL]

*So is nobody gonna talk about the thumbnail where he pulled the middle finger?*

[firemistress]

I usually leave eye contact not because I want to leave the conversation or anything but just because it makes me super uncomfortable. It will show.

[juliamadwitch]

1:39 No, keeping eye contact makes me feel nervous. Like I want to avoid looking into peoples eyes as much as possible. Im Autistic and have ADHD.

[sparrowhawk]

*A Better Summery*
0:38 *1. Crossed arms*
When done while talking means your avoidant
0:53 *2. Slouching*
Means your afraid, unmotivated or overwhelmed in a group meeting
1:13 *3. Tilted body*
Facing another direction instead of yours while talking to you means their not interested in what your talking about
1:27 *4. Repetitive motions*
Mean your nervous or impacient
1:39 *5. Direct eye contact*
Shows your interested and attentive on the conversation
1:56 *6. Smiling*
Tence smiles can show grief or embarrassment
2:12 *7. Hand shake*
A firm handshake is a universal sign of strength and confidence while a weak handshake may indicate unreliability or disrespect
2:29 *8. Immitation*
Unconscious attempt to strengthen your bond with them Mirrowing increases empathy
2:46 *9. Leaning forward*
While talking to someone indeciates your interest
2:58 *10. Raised eyebrows only*
Express dissatisfaction or anger
3:08 *11. Raised eyebrows with combined signals*
Express with knodding or smiling may indicate that your friendly and attentive of the conversation.
3:20 *12. Proximity*
How close you stand to people tells you how close the relationship is with them.
3:36 *13. Flushed face*
Can show hostility or anger
3:50 *14. Stiffness*
Their lying or hiding something they don't want other people to find out
4:04 *15. Blinking*
Slow blinking means your 🤥 lying
4:18 *16. Lip movement*
Licking or smacking your lips 💋 show a desire
4:34 *17. Small touches*
Give you a pat on your back when your feeling sad shows empathy and care
4:50 *18. Head motion*
Shaking your head to see yes or no is differently represented in other counties
5:10 *19. Indirect eye contact*
A person avoiding eye contact while talking to them shows their not paying attention, are distracted or trying to leave the conversation.

[Sincerely_Fi]

4:21 um- I lick my lips because there is sauce or food on them- OH MY GOD IS SOMEONE MISINTERPRETING MY ACTIONS-