Decoding Body Language
When having conversations it is critical that you not only pay attention to the words that are being said, but also to the body language that is being communicated. Most of the messages that are relayed to us during a person to person conversation is communicated through body language. Pay close attention to body language when having conversations and also be aware of your personal body language! Below are some signs to watch out for and what they may mean!
RESPONSIVE
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REFLECTIVE
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FUGITIVE
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COMBATIVE
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ENGAGED
leaning forward
open body
open arms
open hands
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LISTENING
head tilted
lots of eye contact
nodding
high blink rate
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BORED
staring into space
slumped posture
doodling
foot tapping
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LET ME SPEAK
finger tapping
foot tapping
staring
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EAGER
(sprint position) open legs feet under chair on toes leaning forward |
EVALUATING
sucks glasses/pencil
strokes chin
looks up and right
legs crossed in 4 pos.
(ankle on knee)
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LET ME GO
feet towards door
looking around
buttoning jacket
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AGGRESSIVE
leaning forwards
finger pointing
fists clenched
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READY TO AGREE
closes papers
pen down
hands flat on table
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ATTENTIVE
(standing)
arms behind back
smile
open feet
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REJECTION
sitting/moving back
arms folded
legs crossed 11 pos
(thigh on knee)
head down
frown
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DEFIANT
(standing)
hands on hips
frown
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DEFENSIVE
(standing)
feet pointing in
hands clenched
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LYING
touches face
hand over mouth
pulls ear
eyes down
glances at you
shifts in seat
looks down and to left
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