Eyes can show up so many things and tell a lot without words.That's a proper non verbal communication.I'll continue with interpreting eye movements and signals they send to the rest of the world.
Staring
Staring indicates a big interest in something or somebody.Usually that's a prolonged attention with slightly wider eyes and reduced blinking.Staring can be caused by shock or disbelief after hearing unexpected news.It can mean aggression, affection or deception.
A single blink (a bit longer) may be sign of surprise,if like they are not sure about what they see and need to clean the "screen"
We've disscussed eye contact topic in one of my earlier post.But I believe I can add to it more information.
Eye contact takes place when two people look at each other's eyes at the same time.It's one of the forms of non verbal communication.They believe it has a large influence on social behavior. Frequency,longevity and interpretation of eye contact differs from culture to culture.
By looking at somebody's eyes,we acknowledge them and show interest in them.This also makes you aware of where the other person is looking.If somebody says something when other person is looking away and they make an eye contact,that's called to grab attention.
Long eye contact
Just because eye contact is very important during conversation doesn't mean we have to stare untill the end of it.Prolonged eye contact might look threatening, so it's fine to look away and back again.
Sometimes breaking eye contact can indicate that person's feelings had been touched (good or bad emotions),e.g. insulted.In this case person looks away and doesn't want to sustain eye contact.Such movement can happen when somebody has thoughts that cause the same inner discomfort.
Doe eyes
An eye softening, with muscles around the eyes relaxed and a slight defocusing (because person tries to watch the whole person) is often called doe eyes.That usully indicates sexual desire,especially when gaze is prolonged and the pupils are dilated.
More about eye body language in tomorrow's post.Stay tuned...
Lena
Improving Conversation in Business and Personal Life
article adapted from changingminds.net
Everyone heard a saying that the eyes are "window to the soul".And this is the pure water truth.Eyes are the only part of body that can't be controlled consciously.That is, they tell things as they are.Eyes send numerous non-verbal signals.Interpreting those signals is really benefitial.Most of the time in conversation people look at each other's eyes.It is done for two reasons - showing an interest and politeness (while glazing at other parts of the body might look rude).Plus they provide the most relevant message about person.Some eye gestures would be repeited here as I used them to describe other parts of the face in earlier posts.
Cheeks are part of the face and actively take part in non verbal communication.But to add to that,their role is not as significant as of other "fellow mates".Non the less...
We can pull in or blow out our cheeks.When we draw them in and purse our lips,that indicates disapproval.
If we draw in our cheeks to such extent that the bottom lip curls,it can mean pensiveness,which is usually connected with discomfort. A good hint for that would be furrowed brow.
Blown out cheeks accompanied with rounded eyes and raised eyebrows may mean uncertainty of what to do next. If at the same time person blows air from the mouth,then it is really difficult with the answer...
Kids may blow in and out their cheeks just for fun.And sometimes it's really funny.
When someone chews the inside of the cheek or mouth,that can be hidden sign of nervousness.It may also indicate judging of what the other person says or lying.
Pushing cheek with the tongue can show pensiveness, as the person tries to figure out the answer.
Another sign of body language is touching the cheeks.Most often we touch our cheeks in surprise or horror.
Emotions are best seen through the color of cheeks.Red cheeks can be sign of embarrassment.Just watch them become red.Although some people have natural red cheeks. Red cheeks can also mean anger. Other signs of anger are enlarged and staring eyes.Our cheeks become red when we are ashamed.
On a contrary cheeks become pale when blood drains from them.Usually this happens when we are frightened. Pale cheeks can also mean coldness.
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material adapted from www.changingminds.net
Yesterday I set in front of my laptop all day trying to set up my website with xsitepro.It was deep night when I almost fell down from my chair while listenning to audios.I was very sleepy.So I decided to put alarm on and go to have a 2-3 hr sleep.Today in the morning first thing to do...you tell it.
I had to go to GP with my son.So after spending some time with things on a course I had to leave home and go to surgery.When we were out on a street I had such a feeling like I'm in a different world - sun,slightly cold wind,fresh air,people walking around,cars.Hmm.something I saw quite ago.I'm getting used to computer world,I guess.At least this is good for brains as David Power says.That made me think "When would I practice what I have learned so far about non verbal communication?"I almost haven't time to watch other people's body language.
I decided to try my skills on doctor,whom we had to visit.We've been consulting him before and I had a good impression about him.So today I found out why.
Once we met,we had a good eye contact with a smile.When we were talking he used opened gestures of wellcomeness:no crossed arms or legs,body turned straight to me(not half sideways),his arms were open with palms up,a good eye contact through all conversation and smile when appropriate.And it looked like he really cared what I was talking about.When we left his cabinet I said to myself "I think he's really nice person".No wonder he left a good impression last time.
Let's talk about eyebrows today.They are near eyes and therefore get a lot of attention.Our eyes are the main senders of nonverbal signals.Very often eyebrows emphasize what eyes communicate.So,what eyebrow body language stands for?
Eyebrows can be lowered,raise,half-lowered and half-raised.
By lowering our eyebrows we conceal the eyes to some point.If we lower the head at the same time that could mean deception or a desire to hide the signals the eyes are sending.Lowered eye may also mean annoyance.At some point it can be related to dominant people,probably they have too much on their mind and they try to concentrate this way.
Raising eyebrows can mean a surprise.In this case eyebrows usually support the wide opened eyes,which signal an interest in what's going on.We may also raise eyes when questioning something and signaling we need an answer.
Raising eyes can communicate openness,as we let others to see our eyes.Raising just one eyebrow usually means doubt,we are not sure if the other person give us accurate details.
Middle-raised eyebrows.Moving our eyebrows slightly up and pulling up the forehead as well can make the eyebrows to slope outwards.This can mean a relief,supported with a sigh or might mean anxiety,like saying"Oh no"
When somebody slopes their eyebrows inwards,this indicates either frustration,concentration or angriness.
Another part of non verbal commuication through eyebrows is greeting or recognition.In this case we make a quick up
& down movement
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resource:changingminds.com
Let's talk about eyebrows today.They are near eyes and therefore get a lot of attention.Our eyes are the main senders of nonverbal signals.Very often eyebrows emphasize what eyes communicate.So,what eyebrow body language stands for?
Eyebrows can be lowered,raise,half-lowered and half-raised.
By lowering our eyebrows we conceal the eyes to some point.If we lower the head at the same time that could mean deception or a desire to hide the signals the eyes are sending.Lowered eye may also mean annoyance.At some point it can be related to dominant people,probably they have too much on their mind and they try to concentrate this way.
Raising eyebrows can mean a surprise.In this case eyebrows usually support the wide opened eyes,which signal an interest in what's going on.We may also raise eyes when questioning something and signaling we need an answer.
Raising eyes can communicate openness,as we let others to see our eyes.Raising just one eyebrow usually means doubt,we are not sure if the other person give us accurate details.
Middle-raised eyebrows.Moving our eyebrows slightly up and pulling up the forehead as well can make the eyebrows to slope outwards.This can mean a relief,supported with a sigh or might mean anxiety,like saying"Oh no"
When somebody slopes their eyebrows inwards,this indicates either frustration,concentration or angriness.
Another part of non verbal commuication through eyebrows is greeting or recognition.In this case we make a quick up & down movement.
Let's talk about eyebrows today.They are near eyes and therefore get a lot of attention.Our eyes are the main senders of nonverbal signals.Very often eyebrows emphasize what eyes communicate.So,what eyebrow body language stands for?
Eyebrows can be lowered,raise,half-lowered and half-raised.
By lowering our eyebrows we conceal the eyes to some point.If we lower the head at the same time that could mean deception or a desire to hide the signals the eyes are sending.Lowered eye may also mean annoyance.At some point it can be related to dominant people,probably they have too much on their mind and they try to concentrate this way.
Raising eyebrows can mean a surprise.In this case eyebrows usually support the wide opened eyes,which signal an interest in what's going on.We may also raise eyes when questioning something and signaling we need an answer.
Raising eyes can communicate openness,as we let others to see our eyes.Raising just one eyebrow usually means doubt,we are not sure if the other person give us accurate details.
Middle-raised eyebrows.Moving our eyebrows slightly up and pulling up the forehead as well can make the eyebrows to slope outwards.This can mean a relief,supported with a sigh or might mean anxiety,like saying"Oh no"
When somebody slopes their eyebrows inwards,this indicates either frustration,concentration or angriness.
Another part of non verbal commuication through eyebrows is greeting or recognition.In this case we make a quick up & down movement.
Let's talk about eyebrows today.They are near eyes and therefore get a lot of attention.Our eyes are the main senders of nonverbal signals.Very often eyebrows emphasize what eyes communicate.So,what eyebrow body language stands for?
Eyebrows can be lowered,raise,half-lowered and half-raised.
By lowering our eyebrows we conceal the eyes to some point.If we lower the head at the same time that could mean deception or a desire to hide the signals the eyes are sending.Lowered eye may also mean annoyance.At some point it can be related to dominant people,probably they have too much on their mind and they try to concentrate this way.
Raising eyebrows can mean a surprise.In this case eyebrows usually support the wide opened eyes,which signal an interest in what's going on.We may also raise eyes when questioning something and signaling we need an answer.
Raising eyes can communicate openness,as we let others to see our eyes.Raising just one eyebrow usually means doubt,we are not sure if the other person give us accurate details.
Middle-raised eyebrows.Moving our eyebrows slightly up and pulling up the forehead as well can make the eyebrows to slope outwards.This can mean a relief,supported with a sigh or might mean anxiety,like saying"Oh no"
When somebody slopes their eyebrows inwards,this indicates either frustration,concentration or angriness.
Another part of non verbal commuication through eyebrows is greeting or recognition.In this case we make a quick up & down movement.
Not everyone could think that forehead takes part in communicating. Although it usually plays secondary role,it gets a lot of attention. Even a small movement grabs attention.It's near eyes and people tend to notice it more than we could think.But itself,forehead is very limited in movements and usually supports other signals.
The most popular gesture of forehead is wrinkling. It always wrinkles when we raise our eyebrows. The main work of wrinkling is to emphasize the emotions,like surprise or questioning.
Sweating of forehead plays significant role in nonverbal communication as well. It sweats more than other part of the body. Of course not always this has connection with expressing emotions. We might be hot due to hot weather,to say the least.But it is significant in sending moisture related signs when communicating. Cold sweat,let say,indicate anxiousness or extreme fear.
Forehead involves other parts of the body when sending nonverbal signals. Most of the time it is through touching it.
Wiping the forehead has double meaning.We can just wipe out sweat.But it might indicate a relief which sometimes is a deliberate exaggeration(with a big sigh).This gesture is quite popular even if we are not wiping it with a tissue.It can also mean fear or worriness.
We often touch forehead when we are deeply thinking.Rubbing the temples may indicate stress and by doing so we try to massage away our troubles.
. We can touch our forehead to prop up our head.Tapping it with an open palm can be like an encouragement to get some ideas out of the head or can be beating up for making a mistake.
We can also greet/salute others with the touch of a forehead.
By the way there is popular belief that a large forehead indicates a high level of intelligence.Wonder if that's true...
The article is adapted from the article at www.changingminds.net
