The Art of Charm 249: AoC Toolbox | How to Read Body Language
Apr 16, 2014
Podcast discusses the importance of reading body language, including analyzing cues of nervousness and discomfort. It explores arm barometer and leg positioning as indicators of comfort or defensiveness. The hosts also talk about signs of interest and the significance of touch in romantic relationships. They provide tips on becoming proficient in reading body language and end by encouraging engagement and expressing gratitude.
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Read Clusters Not Single Cues
- Body language must be read in clusters rather than single cues to be reliable.
- You can mostly discern whether someone is comfortable or uncomfortable, not their exact thoughts.
Find Their Baseline Quickly
- Establish a person's baseline within the first 5–10 minutes before judging their signals.
- Treat any deviation above or below that baseline as a meaningful tell.
Deviation Shows Comfort Level
- Deviations from baseline reveal comfort changes via pacifying or open behaviors.
- Pacifying behaviors calm nerves and open postures signal comfort with you or the conversation.