How To Read Anyone Instantly - 18 Psychological Tips

Brainy Dose Presents: How to Read Anyone Instantly: 18 Psychological Tips When we meet someone for the first time, we are bombarded with information. It can be difficult to determine what type of person you are. That's why it's important to understand HOW we communicate. According to experts, 55% of what we convey comes from body language, 38% from tone of voice, and only 7% from what we actually say. This means that when we meet someone for the first time, we must take these three factors into account, in addition to what the person's appearance may suggest. So if you want to know someone's personality when you first meet them, pay attention to the following clues, starting from the head down!

Number 1: Eye Contact They often say that the eyes are the window to the soul. The key to knowing what type of eye contact someone is giving you is to consider the context. For example, if a person literally can't take their eyes off you, it could mean there is a romantic interest. On the other hand, when you look someone in the eyes and they don't dare to look at you, it is a sign that they are nervous or have something to hide. That said, if you're talking to someone whose gaze makes you squirm, especially if he's standing very still and not blinking, something is definitely up and he may be lying to you.

Number 2 – Eyebrows If you want to see how comfortable a person is, look at their eyebrows! There are three main emotions that cause eyebrows to rise: surprise, worry, and fear. Try raising your eyebrows when having a casual, relaxed conversation with a friend. It's hard to do, isn't it? If someone speaking to you raises his eyebrows and the topic is not one that logically causes surprise, concern or fear, it is a sign that he is feeling quite uncomfortable. Number 4 - Smile When it comes to smiling, the mouth can lie, but the eyes cannot. Genuine smiles reach the eyes, creasing the skin to create crow's feet around them.

People often smile to hide what they really think and feel, so the next time you want to know if someone's smile is genuine, look for the wrinkles at the corners of their eyes. If they're not there, that smile is hiding something! Number 5: What They Say If you meet someone for the first time and all they do is talk about their wonderful better half or praise their coworkers, chances are they're a pretty decent person. Studies show that the more people rate others as kind, polite, caring, and well-mannered, the more likely they are to also possess these traits.

However, the opposite is also true. Anyone who backstabs and describes others as manipulative and unpleasant is more likely to have these traits. They may also have a history of depression or a personality disorder. Number 6: Paralanguage Paralanguage is non-verbal communication, such as tone, pitch, or manner of speaking. Basically, it's a fancy way of saying that you should pay attention to how someone says something. For example, if someone responds to you in a monotone, chances are they are not attached to your concept and are not interested. The use of sarcasm is another good example. When someone uses sarcasm, what he means is actually the opposite of what the words say.

So pay attention to the emphasis they put on the words and how they say them. It gives you a big clue as to what his true intentions are. Number 7 – Sideways Look People who are warm and open to getting to know you will have their body in front of you and look you in the eyes. On the other hand, if you've just met someone and they immediately look to the side, this is a subconscious body language signal that means they're looking for an escape. Number 8: Nod frequently Nodding your head is usually a sign that someone agrees with you.

But exaggerated nodding can indicate approval anxiety. When you are telling someone something and they nod excessively, it means that they are worried about what you think of them or that you doubt their ability to follow your instructions. On the other hand, frequent nodding could also be an unconscious gesture that serves as a signal for the other person to move, such as when a person keeps looking at the clock or touches the car keys. Number 9: Chin and jaw When someone tries to make a decision, he tends to rub his chin. They may be looking up, down, or to the side...

It's a sure sign that they are deep in thought. A clenched jaw is a sign of stress. Regardless of what the person says, this indicates a considerable level of discomfort. The conversation can be directed towards something that worries them; or their mind may be elsewhere and focusing on what is stressing them out. Number 10 – Posture The way someone carries themselves can give you some indications about their self-confidence. For example, if someone walks upright with his shoulders back and looking forward, that gives the indication that he feels good about himself and is confident. However, if someone is hunched over and looking at the ground while he walks, it gives a very different impression.

It may not necessarily mean that they have low self-esteem, but that is the message it conveys. Number 11: Rubbing your hands It is believed that the hands transmit what the head thinks. When a person rubs his hands, it usually means that he has a positive feeling about something. People often do this when they are hopeful and excited about something good happening in the future. Number 12: Handshake You can tell a lot from a person's handshake. Soft and limp, and are likely to be submissive or pushovers. Too harsh and crushing, and they are possibly dominant types. The time period is also important.

Too long and strange, but too short could indicate some kind of conflict. The person may not want to make a deep connection with you. But it could also mean that they don't have much time. Number 13: Lean in or lean away If a person leans in toward you, it's a clear indication that he or she is interested in what you have to say. What you may not know is that it is also a sign of respect. When people come closer and lean towards you during a conversation, it shows that they want to trust you. It makes you feel trustworthy and valued.

However, if someone leans back, it shows that they are tired of the conversation, or perhaps they are uncomfortable for some reason. Number 14: Holding the Baby Ok...this may seem strange, but it's good to know. If you meet someone for the first time and she happens to be a new mother, notice which arm she uses to hold the baby. Studies show that happy moms tend to hold their babies in their left arm. While stressed and depressed mothers often hold their babies in their right arm. Number 15 – Arms and legs crossed Have you ever had a conversation with someone who crossed their arms or legs while you spoke to them?

If you're on a first date or trying to propose a new idea to someone, it's not a good sign. Crossed arms and legs are physical barriers that suggest the other person is not open to what you are saying. Even if they smile and have a pleasant conversation, their body language tells the story. Psychologically, crossed legs or arms indicate that a person is mentally, emotionally and physically blocked from what is in front of them. Likewise, the direction of a person's feet is also quite revealing. A person who likes you will have both feet facing your direction. However, if their feet move towards the door, it means they have had enough and want to leave.

Number 16-Shoes A person's shoes can tell you a lot about their personality. Apparently we all make judgments about people's shoes, but studies show they're pretty accurate. - Nervous people will have new or very clean shoes - Nice guys will wear practical shoes - Calm people have an affinity for uncomfortable shoes - And aggressive people wear ankle boots Just take a look at your own shoes. Does your personality type fit them? Number 17: General Appearance The way someone dresses and presents themselves can say a lot about them. If the person has their hair up, their clothes ironed, and shows attention to style, they may be very detail-oriented.

Someone with a more casual or "bedside" wardrobe may be creative or just plain messy. And then take someone who looks unkempt and smells bad; I could just be a very lazy person. Number 18: Copying Body Language If you've never tried

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ing people before, this is something you probably haven't noticed. But pay close attention in the future, because when someone imitates your body language, it means that he feels so good with you, that he wants to harmonize with you. It is a sign that the conversation is going well and that the other party is receptive to your message.

This is done unconsciously, since no one walks with the intention of copying someone. But when we feel comfortable with people, we tend to do what they do. Some of us are pretty good at

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ing the signals people give off. While others are so bad that they need the other person to come out and tell them directly what they think. Reading people isn't easy, but if you can do it, it's a fantastic skill. Of course, everyone is different, so interpreting their words and actions may or may not always be accurate. But hopefully, with these

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you'll be on the right track to improving your ability to read people.

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