How to Read Anyone Instantly

 

How to Read Anyone Instantly

Improvement Pill here. In this article, we're going to cover one of the most important skills you can add to your arsenal - the ability to read anyone in any situation by looking at their body language.

A MIT study found that it was possible to predict outcomes of negotiations, sales meetings, and business plan pitches with 87% accuracy by observing the participants' body language without having to listen to a single word of content.

The Knee Clasp

This is when someone places both their hands on their knees and shifts their body forward. This is an indicator that they are ready to leave. The knee clasp is a good indicator of confidence and comfort.

Sitting

The more space someone takes up, the more confident they are sitting. Sitting with your legs apart indicates that you are extremely comfortable. This is because by crossing your feet, you have a much harder time running away from a threat.

Your torso contains many of the body's vital organs, so your brain will do whatever is necessary to protect this area. You will unconsciously shift your torso away from anything that is considered a threat. This doesn't apply in dangerous situations such as a mugging, but also for people you don't like and even topics you don't like. You'll also find that you will shift your body towards things and people you like.

Understanding Body Language: Arms and Face

Arms are a powerful tool in displaying dominance or nervousness. When you feel happy or excited, your arms tend to go up, like in high-fives and fist pumps. On the other hand, when you are feeling confident, your arms will often swing by your side. Restriction of arm movement, or not moving your arms at all, is a sign of a bad mood.

The face is also an important indicator of body language. While it is the least accurate part of the body, people tend to focus on it when they want to hide something. A smile, for instance, can indicate happiness, while a fake smile can show nervousness. Another telltale sign of stress is when you compress your lips and form what looks like a slight frown, which is called disappearing lips.

A useful technique for practicing reading body language is to focus on one body part at a time. Spend a day or two concentrating solely on people's feet, then switch to their torso, hands, and so on. Negative signals are usually more reliable since individuals may force themselves to display positive signals. For example, someone who is smiling at you while their torso is facing you but their feet are pointing at the door may not be enjoying the conversation as much as you believe