How To Read Body Language - Full Body Language Guide (Compilation)

welcome to the ultimate body language guide being able to read body language is crucial when it comes to making you friends and deepening your existing relationships so I've decided to create this series where we go over hundreds of movements with real live actors to help you improve your social skills all of this information is taken directly from the dictionary of Body Language by Joe Navaro please support him and his work by checking out his book with that being said let's begin spatial distancing everyone has a need for personal space if this space is violated by

someone who is not of the appropriate Comfort level you will be able to see signs of discomfort the range of this space depends on the culture personal preference and also the relationship between the people within the space public spaces which range from 12 to 25 ft apart is the average comfort zone for complete strangers social spaces which range from 4 to 12 ft apart is for acquaintances personal spaces which range from 1 to 4 ft is for close friends and family members and finally intimate spaces which is anything under one foot is something that people

feel comfortable sharing with their Partners territorial stances we use our legs to claim territory this opens ourselves up to being challenged which is why the further apart the feet the higher the levels of confidence this person will have in themselves often seen in people with positions of power like police officers and Military territorial challenge getting too close into someone's personal space without the proper amount of report leads to feelings of discomfort sometimes this is purposely done in order to intimidate and provoke the other individual which is why you will often see this being used before

a fight angling to the side face-to-face conversations can create a feeling of Confrontation which is why most socially Adept individuals will approach and talk to others at a slight angle doing this allows you to be better received by the other party walking behaviors you can tell a lot from the way someone walks some people will purposely walk and exaggerate the movement of their hips to increase sex appeal While others will have exaggerated movements in their shoulders to show confidence legs sitting the space between one's legs while they are sitting in public gives an accurate representation

of how confident they are currently feeling open legs means more confidence while closed legs is a sign of insecurity beyond the lookout for sudden changes in spacing as that will show you what's really happening within them and also keep in mind that in some places is keeping your legs close together while sitting can just be proper social etiquette ankles locking when people suddenly lock their feet in a formal setting this is usually a sign of restraint they might feel hesitant to say something or they might be feeling uncomfortable this often happens when something controversial is

brought up ankles locking a around chair some people do this all the time but if You observe someone suddenly doing this during an interaction this is usually a powerful indicator that something is very wrong this can also be a freeze response which refers to the fight flight freeze responses that we all have when confronted with fear knee clasp while leaning back often seen during interviews and interrogations this is a sign of high levels of stress and nervousness knee clasping while leaning forward this is a clear signal that someone is looking to leave try not to

do this when interacting with other people that you want to build rapport with cross in leg to create a barrier this is a defensive position it is a sign that someone is uncomfortable you must observe which leg is being used to create the barrier if it is the leg closer to you then it is a clear sign that you may be the one causing this reaction leg draping this is when you hang your leg over other objects including chairs tables and sometimes other people often used by people who feel extremely confident and comfortable in the

current environment leg rubbing this is when we rub the upper part of our thighs with our hands this is a pacifying behavior that is used to calm ourselves down in high stress situations knee rubbing slightly different from leg rubbing as you are rubbing or scratching the spot above your knee instead of the upper thigh this can either be a sign of excitement or it can be a pacifying behavior like leg rubbing leg shaking people will often shake their legs and ankles when they are feeling restless or anxious but it's also very important to note that

many people do this out of habit knee hugging this is often used by kids and teenagers to comfort themselves it can be used to deal with negative emotions but it can also be used simply as a comfortable way to sit standing with legs crossing this is a sign that someone feels comfortable with their current environment if you see someone uncross their legs from this position this is usually a sign that they suddenly feel less comfortable even if it's only slightly leg kicking while sitting usually used to shake off discomfort while sitting can occur with just

one or both legs the more intense the level of discomfort the more intense the kicking jumping when someone jumps outside of a sport setting it is almost always a sign of Joy it means that they are feeling extremely happy often seen when accomplishing something great or hearing amazing news dragging feet this is often used while sitting this is a sign that someone is feeling impatient it is sometimes used when people feel nervous ankle scratching similar to leg and knee rubbing ankle scratching is a pacifying movement used to comfort yourself this is often seen in high

stress situations Frozen feet this is when someone's feet suddenly stops moving this is usually a freeze response that we use when we are scared or feel threatened foot withdrawing when you notice someone suddenly doing this it is almost always a sign that they are feeling more uncomfortable something has just happened that triggered this movement playing footsies people will bump into the feet of those they are attracted to if it happens just once it may be an accident but if it happens multiple times in a short period of time it is usually a sign of Interest

foot turning away when someone turns a single foot away from the person they are talking to this is a sign that they are getting ready or want to leave this might mean that they are starting to become more and more uncomfortable with the situation both feet turning away if both feet are turned towards the nearest exit or away from someone they are interacting with this is a clear sign that they dislike this person or something about the interaction they are currently having toes pointed inward when someone makes this movement it is usually because they are

starting to feel shy or vulnerable toes pointing up this movement just like jumping falls under the category of gravity defying movements which are usually a sign that someone is currently feeling positive emotions bouncy feet this is a movement that people make when they experience strong positive emotions such as excitement or intense sudden Joy poker players who get amazing hands will often be seen making this movement foot tapping this can mean many things for example it might just mean someone is tapping along with some music others have a habit of doing this to Simply pass the

time similar to leg shaking and finally this is also SE seen when we are becoming impatient pacing when someone walks back and forth this is usually a sign that they're thinking extremely hard about something or that they are dealing with a very stressful situation feet pointing towards someone people unconsciously move towards things that they desire if someone is sitting or standing stationary with someone that they have a crush on you'll notice that their feet will Point towards that person leg Tantrums this is when someone makes large erratic mov movements with their feet it is usually

a sign of extreme anger and frustration foot stops this is usually done in one or two stops this is a sign that someone is extremely irritated it is often done loudly to get the attention of someone it's basically like saying hey you're pissing me off toe wiggling this is usually a sign that someone is feeling positive emotions but it is also used by some people to Simply pass the time shoe dangling this is something that women do more often than men and it is usually a sign of extreme Comfort this may also be seen on

dates when feeling attracted to the other person agitated legs and feet when someone's legs and feet are moving non-stop rapidly and uncontrollably it might be a sign that something is seriously wrong it could be drugs shock after witnessing something traumatic or even a panic attack if you do not see them calming down then it might be best to call for help deep breath rapid breathing the this is when someone takes large breath rapidly this is usually a sign of stress fear or even anger however this depends on the situation if your friend just finished a

set at the gym it would be normal to see him or her breathe like this shallow breath rapid breathing on the other hand if someone is taking shallow breaths rapidly it is usually a sign of fear or anxiety the more shallow the breathing the more anxiety this person is currently feeling if you see someone doing this you can instruct them to take large breaths slowly this will help calm them down pressing on solar plexus this is when someone presses on the solar plexus with their fingers this area is filled with many nerves and creates a

pacifying effect when pressed on you can gauge how stressed out someone is by how hard they're pushing on this area Palm on chest this is when someone places their Palm on their chest this is used to show that they are feeling sincere about what they're saying however Joe Navaro makes a note that both the honest and deceptive will use this honest people will tend to do this with more force with their fingers wide apart while deceptive people will do this less forcefully and with the fingertips touching instead of the entire Palm collar bone massage this

is when someone massages the collar bone area on the opposite side of their body with their hand this is often done when someone feels vulnerable or stressed as the hand being drawn across the chest provides a sense of security massaging the collar bone area also helps calm you down hand raking of chest this is when you go back and forth on the upper area of your chest with your hand in a rake like position where the fingers are curled up like a rake this is a very good indicator of anxiety it is often seen during

a panic attack pulling clothing to ventilate this is when someone pulls on their clothing to move the air trapped underneath this is usually done when someone feels hot which could be because of the weather but it could also be a sign that something is wrong when something suddenly happens that causes us to feel stressed our body temperature tends to rise quickly in these situations we might try to ventilate in order to relieve the stress and cool ourselves down body chill now it's important to note that some people actually get colder during stressful situations this happens

because the blood that usually goes to the skin is redirected towards the muscles instead playing with clothing this is when someone plays on their zipper or the strings on their clothing near the midsection of their body this is a pacifying behavior often used when things are tense or when someone feels nervous it is also seen when someone is simply bored leaning away this is when you're interacting with another person and they lean away from you during the conversation if you are sitting very close to this person this movement can be very subtle this is usually

a sign of disagreement and is often seen during talk shows where someone says something that the other person does not agree with sitting back this is when someone pushes their chair back while sitting and leans back away from the others at the table this movement is often seen when someone needs to think about something if this happens during a group discussion it can mean that this person wants to sit out of the conversation for a bit and think it could also be a sign that they don't support what is currently being discussed in the conversation

you will have to look at their facial expressions to try and gauge this sitting forward this is when someone leans forward while sitting down during an interaction this is usually an indicator that they are ready to to agree on something that they've made up their mind and that they are ready to move forward however you need to be careful with this sign during your own interactions if you lean forward too much or too early on this can often be taken as a sign that you are too invested or too eager it makes you seem a

bit desperate which can be extremely detrimental when it comes to negotiations and even dating belly away the belly area is one of the most vulnerable places which is why we will often turn this area away away from someone if they are making us feel uncomfortable if you see someone doing this it can be a sign that they disagree with what's being said belly towards on the other hand when we like someone we will turn our belly area towards them this is usually a sign that someone is feeling comfortable or interested in the person they're interacting

with if you're interacting with a stranger you can tell if you are building Rapport by observing whether or not they move their belly area towards you as time goes on if it's been like 30 minutes and the belly area is is still facing away from you this is usually a sign that they want you to leave belly covering this is when someone covers their belly area with an object it could be a bag a pillow or even their hand this is usually done when someone feels scared or vulnerable mirroring this is when someone mirrors the

body language of the person they are interacting with most of the time mirroring is done unconsciously using the Torso area you will often see people leaning the same way this is usually a sign that both individuals feel comfortable with each other it can also suggest that they are in agreement with what's being said rigid sitting this is when someone sits upright and barely moves sort of like a statue this is a freeze response where the person is so afraid that they can't even move often seen during interrogations and interviews ejection seed effect this is when

someone sits in a chair and grips onto the armrest tightly as if they were about to be ejected out of a fighter jet this is also a free response and is a sign that this person is extremely scared slouching this is when someone intentionally slouches more while interacting with another it is often used to show others that they don't really care about what's being said you should avoid this in formal settings doubling over this is when someone bends over at the waist while sitting or standing as if they were experiencing stomach pain this is a

sign that this person is currently experiencing a lot of emotional turmoil often seen when someone receives extremely bad news fetal position this is when someone brings their knees up to their chest and curls up into a ball either sitting up or laying down this is a sign that the person is currently experiencing extreme negative emotions and is used to help deal with the stress belly movements pregnant if a pregnant woman feels threatened or scared she will instinctively cover her belly instead of covering her throat in order to protect the fetus pregnant women will also rub

their belly as a way to deal with discomfort scientists have even found that doing so releases oxytocin also known as the love hormone which serves as a pacifying movement hip shifting this is when someone Wiggles their butt usually done while sitting this is often used while feeling bored or stressed out it could also be a sign that they are simply tired of sitting for so long according to Joe Navaro this movement is often seen during debates when a participant gets too emotional and is used to calm themselves down hip rubbing this is when someone rubs

the side of their hips up and down this is you usually a sign that they're feeling nervous it's a pacifying movement but they could also simply be dealing with some sweaty hands hip rocking this is when someone rocks back and forth while sitting this is usually a sign that the person is experiencing severe stress such as a death of a loved one hip sway on the other hand if the hips are being moved left to right instead of back and forth this is usually a sign of boredom apparently this movement replicates the feeling of being

rocked as a baby so it's very soothing for many of us hips out this is when someone stands with one leg slightly bent which makes their butt look bigger this movement is used by both men and women and it's used as a way to grab attention often seen in the courting process genital framing this is when someone places their thumbs inside their pants or belt to create a frame around their crotch this is a dominance display mostly used by men to appear bigger stronger and tougher it's also used to grab attention genit covering this is

when someone covers their genitals with their hands this movement is often used when one feels anxious it's a way to protect your vulnerable area touch and Status higher status people tend to touch lower status people more often as compared to the other way around for example your boss is more likely to tap your shoulder as compared to you tapping his you can use this to figure out the social hierarchy in any given situation touch and relationships if someone is touching another and also getting touched back this is a sign of high levels of comfort between

the two people this is usually seen amongst family best friends and couples if all of a sudden you notice that two people are no longer touching back and forth this is usually a sign that something is wrong within the relationship hands on hips with thumbs back also known as arms a Kimbo this is a dominance display something often used by military drill instructors and other people in positions of authority this means that the person is ready and alert they have something they like to say or they have an issue in mind according to Joe Navaro

an airline assistant once told him that customers who display this Body Language sign while waiting in line almost always have some sort of complaint territorial hand display this is when someone takes up a lot of space on a table or desk with their hands this is usually a form of intimidation and can often be seen when people fight with the cashier at the store the angrier the person is the more space they'll take up pushing away from table this is when someone suddenly extends their arm and pushes their body away from the table or counter

that they are sitting at this is a very clear indicator that this person disagrees with what's being said or feels threatened the quicker this happens the stronger the emotions they are feeling playing with objects this is when someone plays around with something using their hands it can be almost any object including things like phones jewelry and even pens this form of body language is known as a pacifier meaning that it helps people relieve stress although it is often used to pass time surrogate touching technically this is all Al when someone plays with objects in their

hands however depending on the context of the situation it could mean something totally different you see when someone wants to physically be intimate with the person that they're currently with they will often transfer those wishes onto an object nearby you might find them stroking a cup or playing with their pen in a sort of seductive manner while they're with the person that they like in these cases this form of body language is a form of flirting object placement people who surround themselves with objects are claiming the space as territory object placement can also tell you

how someone feels about you if someone is feeling good they will often clear away any objects that are between you and them on the other hand if things are bad if they don't enjoy interacting with you they will often move objects so that it creates a barrier distancing from objects this is another form of object placement if someone is moving something away from them like a bowl of chips at the dinner table it's usually a sign that they have negative feelings towards that object in this case they might be on a diet according to to

Joe Navaro he's often observed criminals pushing away pieces of evidence such as photos once they realize that it's them in the photo hand steepling this is when someone places the fingertips of their hands together like those evil villains you see in movies this is a sign of confidence and is most commonly seen by those in power there are modified versions of the steeple where the hands are interlaced or bent and still touching this Body Language sign is often used to show others that you have full belief in what you are saying Paul Palms up this

is when someone speaks with their palms up often seen in TED Talks this is used by people who want to be accepted or believed it's basically a wave saying my hands are clean I got nothing up my sleeves I am at your command this can also be used to demonstrate humility Palms down this is when someone makes a downward movement with their palms facing down this is usually done on a table but it is also sometimes seen in the air and it's usually done when someone is declaring something with conviction such as I did not

do it the strong longer the movement the more likely they are being honest with what they are saying hand movement restriction Studies have found that when people lie they will use their hands and arms less as they're trying to seem less suspicious however this is also seen with people who are simply shy or anxious which is why it's always important to be on the lookout for sudden changes if someone who usually moves their arms a lot suddenly stops moving while making a claim the chances of them having doubts about what they are saying are much

higher as compared to someone who does move their hands much to begin with hand ringing this is when someone rubs or squeezes parts of their hands sort of like how you would ring a towel dry this is a sign of negative emotions such as anxiety doubt or stress finger holding this is when you hold your own finger usually in front of you this is a sign that someone is feeling a bit insecure as it is a pacifying movement designed to comfort us jittery hands this is when someone's hands are shaking this could be because they

are feeling extremely excited or stressed such as right after traumatic moment but it could also indicate that they have some sort of disorder it could be drugs or some severe disease hand thrust to face this is when someone shoves the palm of their hand close to someone's face sort of like saying talk to my hand this is basically a way of saying stop no and is also used when trying to insult someone self-touching while answering this is when someone uses their hands to make any of the pacifying movements while answering a question they could be

using their hands to stroke their other hand arms or even legs all of which are usually signs that they are not that confident in their answer interlace fingers with thumbs up this is when someone's hands are laced together with their thumb pointing up this usually indicates high levels of confidence very similar to that of the hand steepling movement that we covered earlier interlace fingers with thumbs down on the other hand if they are in the same position but their thumbs are pointing down this is usually an indicator that they are not as confident or that

they are currently feeling some negative emotions you can actually observe people's thumbs going up and down during interactions which can give you some insight on how they are currently feeling or how much confidence they currently have in what they are saying thumbs touching when the hands are together and the person is playing around with their dumbs whether it's using one to massage the other or by having them twirl around each other in circles this is a pacifying behavior that is often used when people are feeling a bit anxious or stressed out it is also used

as a way to pass time while waiting for something finger closeness when someone feels scared or concerned they will instinctively bring their fingers closer together closing the gaps that naturally exist between fingers sometimes they will even close their hands into a fist this is a natural response to any perceived threat our body wants to reduce the chances of injury to any of our fingers if we were to get into a fight it's also common to see people hiding their thumbs under their fingers just like how dogs tuck their ears down when scared thumb distance on

the other hand this rule applies the other way around especially when when it comes to the thumb the more distance there is between the thumb and the other fingers the more confident someone is currently feeling holding on to Furniture this is when someone uses their hands to hold on to any piece of furniture whether it be the edge of a table or even the armrest of a chair this is actually a sign of doubt and insecurity especially if they are declaring something Joe Navaro reports seeing this sign quite often when someone is forced to say

something that they don't want to say clinging this is often seen in kids who will cling onto the clothing of Rel relatives to feel more secure and comfortable this behavior is also seen in adults usually with other soft objects like blankets pillows stuffed animals Etc in these cases it's also used for Comfort finger pointing most people don't enjoy having a finger pointed at them because it's usually used when accusing someone of something bad if you want to address someone it's better to use your entire hand with your palms up to point at them finger jabbing

now if you see a person pointing at someone and then jabbing this finger towards them back and forth this is usually a sign of a huge problem and that a fight is about to happen nail biting this is a pacifying behavior used to relieve stress it's usually seen in people who are insecure the more extreme the nail biting the higher the levels of stress this person is currently feeling finger tapping this is when someone Taps on a table or their leg in a repetitive motion this is usually a sign of impatience they might be waiting

for someone to show up or they might be waiting for someone to finish speaking so that they can speak hands in pocket this is usually done out of comfort however it is important to note that this can make you seem more suspicious and will tend to cause people to trust you less massaging closed fist this is when one hand is closed in a fist and the other hand is used to massage it this is usually seen when someone is extremely worried often seen in poker players and stock traders who are about to lose a lot

of money speaker's fist this is when someone makes a fist and moves it like a hammer while speaking this is usually a sign that this person has a lot of pent up emotions that they are trying to express or that they are feeling a lot of energy in the words that they are saying TP finger rub this is when someone interlaces their fingers and then rubs the fingers back and forth against each other this is a sign that something is very wrong or that someone is extremely stressed much more so than the other body language

signs that we've covered in this video interlace fingers Palms pushing this is when someone interlaces their fingers and then pushes the palm of their hand into any of the following directions they could be pushing it away to crack their Knuckles they could be pushing it up to their face or they could be pushing it straight down to their crotch this is usually a way for people to relieve stress it is often seen after traumatic experiences pining this is any sort of body language movement that you make to fix yourself such as adjusting your tie moving

your bracelet fixing your shirt fixing your hair or even reapplying lipstick we do this when we're in a social situation with people that we want to impress hair printing is especially common when we are interested in someone nearby we will often move our hair to increase the chances of getting noticed by our romantic interest Joe Navaro brings up an interesting fun fact here when attorneys pull on their jacket to make it look cleaner as the jury enters the room they are perceived as more likable this just goes to show that even the smallest details when

it comes to First Impressions matter a lot dismissive pring this is another form of pring that is actually used to dismiss and disrespect the person you are in interacting with for example when a child is cleaning their nails or picking lint off of their t-shirt while their parent is lecturing them about something you definitely should not do this when you're having a serious conversation with anyone hand on leg with elbow out this is when someone is sitting down with their hand on their leg but with their elbow jutting out this is usually a sign of

high levels of confidence it is a territorial display often used to claim up more space nail flicking this is when someone starts to curl the fingers on one of their hand hands and flick their nails against their thumb this is usually done when someone is nervous or stressed you should be careful if you often do this because this movement and sound can be perceived as annoying for others Namaste this is when someone places their palms together in front of their chest with their elbows out and makes a slight bowing movement this is often seen in

South Asian countries like India Nepal and Thailand this is used as a formal greeting and to show tremendous amounts of respect for someone handholding as a child we tend to to hold hands with our parents and Playmates as we grow up this movement is usually reserved for Intimate Relationships family and sometimes the closest of friends the more often a couple holds hands the more intimate and serious the relationship tends to be you can also observe who the dominant person in a relationship is by looking at whose hands is on top okay sign this is when

you hold the tip of your index finger and thumb to create a circle or an okay sign in the US this means okay yes or that things are fine however in the Mediterranean this sign is actually used to emphasize certain points while speaking politicians thumb this is when you extend your arm and press your thumb against your curled index finger on the same hand this movement is most commonly seen in the US by politicians and it is used to drive in a point during a speech reluctance to touch with palm this is when someone touches

another person close to them with their fingers instead of their Ms it's usually an indicator of underlying issues if a parent is seen doing this with their child it could mean that they don't really care about this child this goes for couples as well happy couples will often touch each other using their palms while couples that have issues will tend to avoid this raising one shoulder this is when someone raises one of their shoulders slightly higher to their ear if this occurs while this person is answering a question this is usually a sign that this

individual lacks confidence in what they are saying if this occurs during business negotiations it is usually an indication that you have room to negotiate in regards to the price or the terms shoulder interest this is when someone slowly raises one of their shoulders while slightly tilting their head and making direct eye contact all at the same time this is a sign that this person is interested in whatever is in front of them they might be interested in the topic at hand or they might like the person they are talking to holding shoulders high this is

when someone raises both of their shoulders and keeps them high for an extended period of time this is often called the turtle effect cuz it makes their head scrunch down like a turtle this is a clear sign that this person lacks confidence almost as if they are trying to hide shoulder shrug this is when someone raises both their shoulders quickly only to drop them back down this movement indicates that this person does not know the answer to a question or a problem the faster this movement is done the more likely they really don't know shoulder

rubbing this is when someone uses one of their hands to reach across to their shoulder on the other side of their body to rub or Scrat CCH it they might also push against this area and drag their pressed hand to the midsection of their chest over and over again this is often seen during stressful situations like interviews and is used to help relieve stress shoulders widening The Wider someone's shoulders are the more confident and Powerful they seem people will often stand up straight and widen their shoulders in the presence of someone that they like or

before doing something of importance this is also why suits and military uniforms have shoulder pads as it creates an illusion of wider shoulders please why not this is when someone raises both of their shoulders with the Palms facing up and their head slightly bent this is called the please why not movement because it is most commonly used while begging this is often seen in children who are trying to plead with their parents and in athletes when they are speaking with the referee bowing this is whenever someone lowers their shoulders forward to bow it doesn't have

to be a full 90° bow as even slight bows have significance this movement is a sign of respect and is very common in Asian countries hugging hugging is a universal sign of closeness cooperation and positive emotions it is often used as a way to greet or say farewell to someone when observing two people hugging it's best to look at their facial expressions to see how they truly feel about each other arms against body hands flexed this is when someone presses their arms against their body while bending their hands so that the wrist forms an almost

90° angle this is a sign that this person is extremely excited about something but is trying to contain their excitement this movement is often accompanied by a rise in the shoulder and also positive facial expressions arms elevated when people feel extreme positive emotions they will often raise their arms higher might see someone jump out of a chair with their arms up after hearing that they got the job or after seeing their favorite sports team win a match arms held behind back this is when someone holds both of their hands behind their back while standing this

is most often seen in royalty like kings and queens this is a sign that this person wants space it's usually not a good idea to do this in Social settings as it will make you seem distant and and less approachable arms stiffening this is when someone keeps their arms at their sides like a robot with barely any movement this is almost always a sign that this person is experiencing negative emotions such as fear or extreme nervousness exposing armpits there are several movements that will quickly expose your armpit such as scratching the back of your head

or placing your arm on the chair next to you any movement that does this is usually a sign of comfort and potentially even romantic interest if anything happens that makes someone feel uncomfort they will immediately cover their armpits arm Crossing self hugging now according to jonaro we cross our arms for a wide variety of reasons it's not always because we dislike something that's being said one of the most common reasons is self hugging which is something people often do while waiting in line this form of arm Crossing makes us feel more comfortable arm Crossing protection

another reason why we cross our arms is for protection when we feel threatened or nervous we instinctively want to cover the Belly air area the easiest way to see if someone is crossing their arms for protection is to look at their face and also how tense their arms are arm Crossing self-restraint people often cross their arms to help restrain themselves while dealing with strong negative emotions take for example someone who is just informed that they missed their flight the best way to spot this form of arm Crossing is by paying close attention to facial expressions

and also the tone of voice arm Crossing dislike sometimes people cross their arms because they dislike whatever or or whoever is in front of them the best way to spot this is by looking at their feet and belly to see if they are being turned away from the person they are interacting with arm Crossing massaging other times people will cross their arms and start massaging one of their arms with the hand of the other arm this is usually a sign that they are worried or stressed out as this movement is a pacifying movement used to

help calm us down arm Crossing holding wrist this is when someone crosses their arms halfway and grabs the upper part of the wrist using one of their hands on the opposite arm this is usually seen when people are confronted with negative information such as an interviewee who is asked a difficult question or even a poker player who gets a weak hand arm spreading this is when someone spreads their arms over objects around them such as chairs tables and even other people this is a territorial display which suggests confidence and high status however you will often

see people withdrawing their arms taking up less space when a higher status person walks into the room elbows widening this is whenever someone bends their elbows to take up more space they could be doing arms a Kimbo or putting their elbows above their head while saying something this movement is a territorial sign that shows high levels of confidence it can also be used to emphasize certain things we are saying elbows narrowing on the other hand when we reduce the amount of space that our elbows take up this is usually a sign of insecurity and a

lack of confidence elbows interlocking this is when someone interlocks their arms with another using their elbows this is often seen while two people are walking or sitting down and is usually a sign that they are having a private conversation this also suggests that these two people are extremely comfortable with each other wrist exposure the wrist is one of the most vulnerable places in our body which is why we will often cover it by having it face down we tend to only expose the underside of our wrist to people that we are comfortable with goosebumps this

is when the area around each of our pores bulges out a little bit this often happens when someone is feeling cold as it helps the body warm up ever so slightly it can also be a sign that this person is feeling sick or scared standing hairs this is when the hairs on your body stand up now of course this doesn't happen to the hair on the top of your head those are too heavy this usually happens at the arms and neck area instead with the much smaller lighter hairs if you can spot this in another

person it is a clear sign that this person is extremely scared excessive sweating people who are under stress tend to sweat more two of the most common areas for sweat is in the armpits and around the neck area if you spot this happening outside of physical activity or an extremely hot day it can be a sign that this person may be hiding something border patrol officers will often look for this when determining which individuals to stop and inspect now in order to practice your body language reading skills I recommend you to rewatch this video while

covering the text with the audio turned off and see if you can tell how the actors are feeling to make sure you internalize everything you've learned so far besides that guys stay tuned for