Avoiding eye contact
Fidgeting
Hunching shoulders
Emphasized movements
Walking away
Body Language 55%
Positive Body Language
- Smiling and laughing
- Slowing down, breathing regularly
- Using your body with purpose
- Hold objects by your side
- Show your interest
- Make eye contact*
- Nodding
- Leaning in closer*
- Mirroring body
Negative Body Language
- Clenched fists
- Crossed arms
- Dropping shoulders
- Fidgeting with objects
- Hands behind head
- Hands on hips
- Head down
- Head resting on hand
- Looking at watch or phone
- Massaging temples
- Avoiding eye contact*
- Shaking of legs
- "Shifty" eyes
- Standing too close*
- Standing too far away*
- Stroking of chin
- Wiping hands on clothes
- Fast blink rate
*Note: These physical signs may vary depending on culture
The Definitive Book of Body Language:
How to Read Other's Attitudes by their Gestures
by Barbara Pease and Allan Pease (Published by Orion, 15 Dec 2005.)
Book of Tells
by Peter Collet (Published by Bantam Books Ltd, 1 Jun 2004.)
The Naked Apeby Desmond Morris (Published by Vintage, 6 Oct 2005.)