What do people's gestures mean from a psychological point of view?

29.03.2024 04:00
Updated: 12.05.2024 22:06

Unfortunately, we cannot read minds, and not everyone has a developed sense of intuition, but everyone can learn to understand body language.

Gestures and facial expressions can be used to determine what a person is thinking and feeling. People may not even think about what they are doing.

Closed eyes

When a person closes his eyelids, closes his eyes when communicating with you, it means he wants to hide, perhaps because you are boring him.

Covering the mouth

When a person covers his mouth with his hand or fist, he seems to be holding back his words, sometimes this is masked by a feigned cough.

Pencil biting

When a person bites a pencil, finger or pen a little, it means that he is puzzled by something and needs support, he wants to feel safe.

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Showing your face

When a person rests their chin on their hands, they are thereby exposing their face to attract attention, usually from men.

Chin

At the moment when a person touches or strokes his chin, he is absolutely immersed in his thoughts and thinking about what decision to make.

Crossed arms

When a person crosses his arms on his chest, he feels safe and wants to fence himself off from the outside world. Sometimes at this moment a person is dissatisfied with something and has a negative attitude.

Incline

A person leans towards the interlocutor when he has a positive attitude towards him and is ready to make contact with him.

Swinging

When a person rocks from toe to heel, it means excitement.

Handshakes

When your hand is grasped by the other free hand during a handshake, it means that the person wants to show that he can be trusted.

When your palm is immediately covered from above by the other free hand during a handshake, it means that the person wants to show sympathy.

When your palm is covered from above by the second free hand after a while during a handshake, this means that the person wants to show his dominance.

When your palm is supported from below during a handshake, it means that the person is ready to provide you with support.

When a person shakes hands and touches your forearm or back with their other free hand, it means they are looking for communication.

Tie

When a person straightens his tie or bow tie, it may mean that he is uncomfortable being in a certain company and wants to leave.

Eyes

When a person is angry, his eyes narrow, and when a person is in love, his pupils can dilate.

Thus, we can understand a person's intentions even without words, just by observing him.

We have previously reported on situations in which it is better to remain silent .

Valeria Kisternaya Author: Valeria Kisternaya Editor of Internet resources

Elena Gutyro Expert: Elena Gutyro 


Content
  1. Closed eyes
  2. Covering the mouth
  3. Pencil biting
  4. Showing your face
  5. Chin
  6. Crossed arms
  7. Incline
  8. Swinging
  9. Handshakes
  10. Tie
  11. Eyes