Body Language

1. The shoulder shrug is a universal signal of not knowing what's going on.

2. Open palms are an ancient display of honesty.

3. A pointed finger with a closed hand is an attempt at displaying dominance.

4. Look for a lack of crinkles around the eyes to detect a fake smile.

5. Raised eyebrows are often a sign of discomfort.
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6. If their voice goes up or down, they're likely interested.

7. If they mirror your body language, the conversation is probably going well.

8. Eye contact shows interest — both positive and negative.

9. But if they look into your eyes for too long, they might be lying.

10. An expansive pose signals power and a sense of achievement.

11. Crossed legs are usually a sign of resistance and low receptivity, and are a bad sign in a negotiation.

12. A 'cluster' of gestures shows a real feeling of connection.

13. If they're laughing with you, they're probably into you.

14. A clenched jaw, tightened neck, or furrowed brow shows stress.

15. Expansive, authoritative postures show leadership.

16. A shaking leg signals a shaky inner state.

17. Crossed arms can signal defensiveness, depending on the context.