Here I have a list of 20 body language
and what they generally mean in Western culture.
Squinting - When people see what they don’t like, feel
threatened, or are unhappy, they squint their eyes.
Arched Eyebrows - When we raise our eyebrows, it means we are
contemplating what we’re listening to and that we’re mildly intrigued.
Direct Eye Contact - means we’re interested, we’re listening, and
that we’re focused on you. It also conveys that we got nothing to hide.
Blinking too much - means we’re nervous or anxious
Hands the Church Steeple - fingertips touching, palms facing apart
conveys we’re thinking and that we’re about to make a decision or move.
Arms Akimbo - planting your hands with your thumps
backward on your hips and elbows out in a “V" shape displays dominance or
authority.
Feet facing directly the other person - It shows that we’re focused on the other
person.
Crossed feet (Standing or sitting) - When we cross our feet standing or sitting
down, it shows that we’re comfortable or relaxed, but sometimes also
defensive.
Shaking Your Head left and right - Means you’re in disagreement or
disbelief
Shaking Your Head Up and Down (nodding) - means you’re agreeing
Thumb Sucking - means the person is stressed, relieving
that, and/or thinking out of mind.
Shaking Your Legs - means you’re anxious, scared or
impatient
Leaning Forward - means you’re interested in the other person
and want to hear more of what they say.
Smiling - one of the universal emotions mean you’re
happy, comfortable and approachable.
Tilting the head and smiling - means flirting or being playful
Lowered head - means you’re ashamed of something, shy or
have something to hide.
Looking to the side or elsewhere - means you’re distracted or that you’re
submitting.
Dilated Pupils - means you’re interested.
Eyes seemed far away - means they’re in deep thought or dosing
off.
Mirroring - Mirroring someone’s body language means
they’re interested in you and trying to build rapport.
Arms Crossed - reserved, uncomfortable or defensive. Or to
display dominance or authority.
Hands on the hips - means they’re impatient or aggressive or
tired.
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