What are the nonverbal cues?

Question

That a guy likes you and thinks you mean more to him than just afriend? I am in my 20's, he's a lot older, but we have known each other almost forever. Lately he's been dropping hints that he normally would not. But he does not come right out and say what he's thinking. Advice?

Another thing I would like to point ou, I noticed whenever I sit very near to him his legs start jumping around. LIke restless legs syndrome.

Answer 1

Gestures and body language communicate as effectively as words- maybe even more effectively. We use gestures daily, almost instinctively, from beckoning to a waiter, or punctuating a business presentation with visual signals to airport ground attendants guiding an airline pilot into the jetway or a parent using a whole dictionary of gestures to teach (or preach to) a child.
In the world of gestures, the best single piece of advice is to remember the two A's - "Ask" and be "aware." If you see a motion or gesture that is new or confusing , ask a local person what it signifies. Then, be aware of the many body signs and customs around you.




American Gestures

COMMON GESTURES
Americans are a not touch (touch/not touch)oriented.
In normal social situations, Americans generally stand about 30 inches apart from one another, which is also considered their personal "comfort zone."
At sporting events or the theater, Americans usually slide into a crowded aisle while facing forward (forward/the people).
Gesture Meaning
Americans shake hands, and from an early age they are taught to do so with a firm., solid grip. When greeting one another.
American children are taught to look others directly in the eyes. When greeting and conversing. If not, means shyness or weakness.
Arm raised and the open hand "waggles" back and forth. Signaling "hello" or "good-bye." Or trying to get someone's attention.
Americans will often wave to another person and then turn to make hand scoop inward; or raise the index finger ) palm toward one's face, and make a "curling " motion with that finger. To beckon or summon another person.
Palm facing out with the index and middle fingers displayed in the shape of a "V." "Victory" or "peace."
Thumb and forefinger form a circle with the other three fingers splayed upward; it is used frequently and enthusiastically. "O.K." meaning "fine" or "yes."
Thumb up with a close fist. Meaning support or approval, "O.K." or "Good Going!" or "Good job!"
Fist raised with index finger and little finger extended. Texas rallying call "hook 'em horns." Baseball meaning "two outs."
Whistling Pretty woman, cheering at sporting events, applauding performances.
Nodding and shaking the head. Yes and No
Extend the forefinger and make a circular motion near the temple or ear. Something or someone is "crazy."

Answer 2

If the question is nonverbal cues- he might stand or sit closer to you than a normal friend. You might catch him staring. If he crosses his legs towards you. If he seems to relax when you come in to the room. Bad signs would be if he ignores you in a non-chalant way, if he looks at other girls, talks about other girls in front of you, or treats you like one of the guys.