Body language is the expression of attitudes or feelings through body movements or gestures. Our posture, our facial expressions, our hand gestures, and even our eyes can convey how we are feeling. But the most important aspect of body language to remember is that it can tell others what we are feeling without us having…
Everything we do starts in our heads. Our brain is always busy, controlling things like our heartbeat, breathing, and digestion without us even thinking about it. But the outside of our head matters too! Our hair, forehead, eyebrows, eyes, nose, lips, ears, and chin – they all tell a story. And that story is key…
A shoulder touch is a social signal in which one person touches the other person’s shoulder. It is typically used to express connection, support, encouragement, or comfort. The meaning of the touch depends on the context and can vary greatly. When done properly, it can be used to improve connection, build rapport, and show empathy.…
This article explores what it means to wear the wedding ring on the right hand, and how this might affect someone’s understanding of the person when reading their body language or nonverbal cues. We will take a deep dive into what it means when you see someone messing with their wedding ring according to behavioural…
Tugging on clothes can be an indication of insecurity, need for attention, or not having enough time. While there are many different variations of how tugging on clothes can be interpreted, it is generally seen as a sign of insecurity. Tugging might also be a way to get the attention of another person or to…
What does it mean when you see someone put their hand over their mouth in body language? Well, there are a number of situations and times you may see the nonverbal behavior of covering the mouth with a hand or hands. Hand-over-mouth gestures are often used to indicate that someone has become suddenly, unexpectedly, or…
The expression of the eyes is often the most difficult to fake. This is because the movement of our eyelids, eye muscles, and eye pupils are not under our conscious control. There are many things people do with their eyes when they lie – like squinting, blinking more or less frequently than usual, or avoiding…
Have you ever noticed someone biting their lips and wondered what it means from a body language perspective? If so, you’ve come to the right place to learn about it. In this post, we’ll explore all the possible reasons why someone would bite their lip. When it comes to lip biting, it is often seen…
Many people misunderstand non-verbal cues as a sign of disrespect or as the person being uninterested in what they are hearing. A lot of people think that the person is bored and uninterested when in reality, they may just be daydreaming and thinking about what to say next. Some people also think that the person…
Nervousness is a feeling that many people have to face in their everyday life. It can be caused by an upcoming speech or interview or even dating. Nervousness is a natural response to certain events but it can also lead to some physical symptoms such as increased heart rate and sweating. A person’s body language…