Suggesting Interest

It is important to know if people are interested in what you are saying; otherwise, you are just wasting your time.
Just imagine you are a chemistry teacher. You have always been interested in chemistry, so you assume that your students feel the same way as you do. But are they really interested? Are your teaching methods good enough to arouse their interest? Unless you can recognize the different body signals your students are conveying, you would never know how they are adapting to the subject matter. And unless you find out if staring continuously at you without blinking the eyes is a sign of interest or an indication of being in dreamland, you simply could not take the necessary steps to adjust to their learning needs.

Here are some of the movements exhibited by people who are interested in what you are saying:
•They maintain eye contact more than 60% of the time. The more wide
opened the eyes are, the more interested the person is. In fact, a
person maintains eye contact more when listening than when talking.
•Their heads are inclined forward.
•They are nodding their heads. Such action means that they're agreeing with you. That means they're attentive and listening.
•Their feet are pointing towards you.
•They smile frequently. But take note, not all smiles convey the same feeling. An oblong smile is not genuine. It is used to show courtesy, but not necessarily happiness or friendliness. The lips are withheld completely back from the upper and lower teeth, forming the oblong shape. This is usually the smile that many people exhibit when they feign to enjoy a lame joke.

What is Body Language?

Body language is the unspoken or non-verbal mode of communication that we do in every single aspect of our interaction with another person. It is like a mirror that tells us what the other person thinks and feels in response to our words or actions. Body language involves gestures, mannerisms, and other bodily signs.
Would you believe that in real life situations, 60% to 80% of the messages that we convey to other people are transmitted through body language and the actual verbal communication accounts for only 7% to 10%?

Our ability to use body language in a positive way and to read other people's minds through their body language separates the men from the boys (or women from girls), and can be a powerful tool to our overall personality development. Imagine creating a great impression for work, business, and love by being knowledgeable in this not-so-common yet powerful field of study. It is the unspoken tool to a successful life.

So read on and find out how you can read and utilize body language - the most used yet most misunderstood secret language in the world.

Indications That They're More Open to Agree with You

When you were a young child, have you ever tried to decode what your
parents’ facial expressions mean when you ask them to buy you a new toy or to
take you to Disneyland? A frown would likely be a “No!” But a nod would make
you jump with joy. As you grow older, it has become a necessity to be able to
detect if other people will agree with your decision or proposal.

This is an ability that will truly help negotiators, employees, and even lovers to succeed in their ventures because they would be able to change their approach early enough to
adjust to a specific situation.

There are certain hints to indicate if people are more receptive in
accepting your ideas. Some of these are:

• Their hands are flat on the table.
• Their palms are open.
• If they're stroking their chin, they're thinking. They may agree with you
after careful evaluation.
• Their heads are inclined forward.
• They are nodding their heads.
• Their legs are spaced out from each other.
• They smile frequently.
• They unbutton their jackets. This indicates friendliness and willingness
to collaborate with you.
• Their hands are open. This also indicates genuineness.
• They place their hands in their chest. This signifies openness and
conveys sincerity, honesty, or dedication. However, a woman putting
her hands in her breast is a defensive position and may indicate that
she is surprised or astonished.