Body language : part 4

Now , firstly im sorry ive been a lil late to post , i apologise. But i still remember we were on the interesting and very imp topic of body language , so lets continue with that . Today were talking about some body gestures that are considered negative body language signs . So here goes :

Negative Body Language

• Leaning back and looking down: Lack of confidence, aloof

• Limp, weak handshake: Nervousness

• Leaning in too close: Could be threatening

• Weak, soft voice: Nervousness

• Clearing throat, saying "um, uh," using overly complex sentences: Insecurity, nervousness

• Dropping head and looking down: Untrustworthy

• Staring at other person during silences: Increases tension

• Maintaining eye contact too long (over 7-10 seconds): May cause anxiety or discomfort

• Rigid, stooped posture, feet shuffling: Lack of confidence

• Folded arms, crossed legs, picking lint off clothing: Disinterested, disagreement

• Twiddling thumbs, drumming fingers: Not paying attention, anxiety

• Clenching or wringing hands, playing with jewelry, sitting on edge of chair, jiggling foot: Stress, nervousness, anxiety

• Rubbing hair or back of neck: Frustration

• Touching your face: Nervousness, dishonesty

Got them from this link here .

I will have to point out sumthing though . Body language is read in clusters or groups , just like words only make context when theyre in sentences . So its a mistake to judge only one sign on its own . U must link several body gestures together to give a correct interpretation . Well discuss that in more detail later .