What Does Your Body Language Say About You?

All gestures you do tell a story of how you are reacting to the environment or people around you.

I've always found this so interesting. I've even noticed myself checking which way my legs cross, what I'm doing with my hair or if I'm rubbing my nose. Reason being, is that these involuntary movements can say a lot about your personality and can signal to others how you feel about them.

RealSimple.com listed the basics of body language. Learn carefully to be able to tell if someone is not telling you the truth, flirting or you make them nervous.

Brushing Hair Off Your Face:

This move means you are trying to call attention to and frame your feminine assets (your face and neck.)

Smiling: 

People who grin for more than five seconds and only with their lips can be faking it. Only real smiles use eyes as well. If you smile too much in a work place, people could take that as being less serious.

Nibbling Your Lips:

When under pressure, this could be a way for you to soothe yourself.

Scratching Your Nose:

Tell tale sign that you are being caught in a lie.

Tilting Your Head:

If you tilt your head to the side while listening to someones story it indicates that you're interested and listening.

Standing With Legs Together:

This stance denotes difference.

Standing With Legs Apart:

This signals dominance and determination.

Leaning:

You lean towards people you like, and lean away from those you don't.

Shifting Your Weight from Side to Side:

The way  you move your body reflects your attitude. You are torn between to thoughts, using it as a way to soothe yourself.

Crossing Your Arms:

This doesn't always mean that someone is angry. Maybe they are cold? Some people also find it comforting.

Flailing Your Arms:

This is a gesture that many use when speaking. These people are mostly energetic, agreeable and warm. Those who do not use this gesture while speaking are seen as logical and analytic.

Crossing Your Legs:

In a seated conversation, people will point the toes of the top leg toward the person they feel is most approachable.

Maybe these will be great tips that you can use tonight at Rockford's Second Annual Single and Mingle Party! Speed Dating will be a blast, and now you will know exactly what someone is thinking about you.