2007-07-27 06:44:22 · 10 answers · asked by batfink72 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
In the field of psychology this is a tricky concept. For instance we usually think that a person that avoids looking at you directly in the eye is being evasive or hiding something. However, in many Asian cultures direct eye contact is a sign of disrespect. So, body language is very culture bound. Perhaps the most respectful (and I think smartest) thing to do is look for body language that you think contradicts what the person is saying (I love my mother while thier fists are made tight and their face is flush red) and then ask about it without imposing your own ideas of what it might mean.
Michael John Weaver, M.S.
2007-07-27 07:52:22 · answer #1 · answered by psiexploration 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends what sort of body language you are looking for, like if this person is attracted to you, whether they are lying, dislike, want to be your friend, or even how to use YOUR body language to decieve, give out the right signals, send out wrong signals or play around with someone (HAHA)..
I cant write it all here, but a brilliant site that might help you with most of this stuff is www.allaboutbodylanguage.com
2007-07-29 12:25:05 · answer #2 · answered by poserrx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Body language is a real science.Body and its mnovements tell a lot of things you donot say.For selection of persons for job ,some recruitment agencies consider body language also.You can learn it from many books available.
In normal life inorder to understand the mental disposition of your partner/love/lover etc body language helps to you take the right move.
2007-07-30 18:21:27 · answer #3 · answered by leowin1948 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I studied NVC, non verbal communication, for a couple of years at college. Something i really enjoy doing. It all depends on what it is you want to look out for. We all do different things and have different body language for every emotion we feel, even though we don't realise. What exactly is it you want to know? The body is a dead giveaway if you know what to look for. It completely contradicts what comes out of your mouth. Great stuff.
2007-07-30 07:20:11 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well when you first meet a girl, watch out for her looking you up and down very quickly the very first time she sees you, its a sure fire way to tell she might like you
if she has the palm of her hand pointing outward she feels comfortable around you!!
that's basically i know
good luck!
2007-07-27 06:49:25 · answer #5 · answered by mythbusters 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maintaining eye contact. leaning towards you if sitting across the table from you , when you are talking. not looking round the room when you are talking to the person when you should be maintaining eye contact. dont fold your arms, that is shutting them out . this is just the things i have learned. they will be many more.
2007-07-27 06:49:13 · answer #6 · answered by heavymetalbitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psychology deals with the individual whereas sociology reads into the cultural aspects of a group.
2016-04-01 05:04:12 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a person pointing his arms at you
with his hands clasped together
using means theyre going to
shoot you with the gun theyre holding
2007-07-27 06:47:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you need to know?
Ask away....
(person winking their right eye - means they're going to ask a stupid question)
2007-07-27 06:47:12 · answer #9 · answered by Ask_Elvis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if a girl takes of her clothes and grabs your business and says 'give it to me stud' then my guess is that she might be trying to seduce you.
2007-07-27 07:32:30 · answer #10 · answered by gherd 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋