How to read body language ?

Body language always communicates real thoughts, which is why it is important to know how to read it.All the gestures we make speak of our thoughts through body language. When we interface with someone we accompany our words with (more or less evident) movements that are so automatic that we don’t realize we’re doing them.

Have you ever talked and scratched your head ? Or do you instinctively have difficulty sitting still ? These gestures are part of that whole sphere that tells our most truthful thoughts about the conversation or the person in front of us. According to experts only 7% of the information that comes from a speech is provided by words. The remaining percentage concerns non-verbal behavior: 38% of the information comes from the tone of voice and 55% comes directly from body signals such as posture or eye movements.

How to interpret the most common gestures

Touching the tip of the nose

If someone touch the tip of his nose during a conversation, that person may not like that type of topic. This gesture, in fact, could indicate a rejection of the topic discussed.

Gesture less than usual

Contrary to what many might think, those who lie gesture less than usual. In fact, the liar in question will have to stay much more concentrated on what he is saying and will neglect gestures to feel less observed.

Crumple up pieces of paper

Squeezing or manipulating objects, crushing them and tearing pieces of paper into pieces. How many times have we done this ? You should know that this gesture helps us unconsciously, to release some of the accumulated tension. With this gesture, we will be able to concentrate on something other than the gaze of the interlocutor.

Head scratching

It often happens unconsciously. While speaking or listening we scratch our heads and this could be a symptom of not being sure of what we are saying, or of not completely understanding what we are listening to.

Bust bent forward

This instinctive movement could be a sign that your interlocutor is interested in what you are saying. In fact, moving forward is a symbol of listening and involvement.

Continuous change in posture

If you have a job interview, try to stay as still as possible. The constant change in posture could communicate restlessness and you will not give the impression of security you would like to convey.

Itching

Itching is an emotional release. Do you feel itchy while someone talks to you or do you scratch while you are talking? Probably the emotional threshold has reached the limit and needs to vent in the body. Itching, in fact, is triggered by chemical reactions required by the nervous system which react and trigger the act of scratching.