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How to Use it: Before shaking hands, consider the context. What it Means: This handshake is a breath of fresh air and signals mutual respect for both parties.Īn equal handshake signals confidence, openness, and power during an interaction and leaves both interactants feeling warm and fuzzy inside.

slight forward lean toward the other person.this one’s the big one-EQUAL pressure during the hand clasp.fingers pointing downward while approaching the other person’s hand.an extended arm with a slight bend at the elbow.Enter: the equal handshake.ĭescription: An equal handshake has these 7 elements: Yuck! These handshakes are NOT great for building mutual rapport. Have you ever had a cold, clammy handshake?

Yes, this gesture is even used by monkeys and apes 1. The Science: According to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, the eyebrow flash is a universally recognized form of greeting and can be found all over the world, suggesting that this gesture is common among all cultures. Interestingly, some cultures like the Japanese find this cue indecent and avoid it 3. Teachers and speakers often use it as a way to say, “Listen to this!” Or “Look at me!” Whenever we use the eyebrow flash, we call attention to our face. It signals to the other person that you are happy to see them.

It’s used as a nonverbal “yes” during conversation. The eyebrow flash can show intersest professionally, as when giving approval, agreeing to something, thanking someone, or seeking confirmation.People tend to use the eyebrow flash in 3 main ways: What it Means: The eyebrow raise is a great sign of interest. Open Body Language Examplesĭescription: When someone does an eyebrow flash, you’ll typically see their eyebrows raise slightly for less than ⅕ of a second. Reading body language is as close to mind reading as we can get. Whether at a networking event talking to a random stranger you’ve just met, giving a presentation or speech, or on a first date, knowing how to read these cues is key to knowing how receptive others are to you or the situation. ↑ Table of Contents ↑ What Are Some Body Language Examples?īody language can be broken down into 2 major categories-positive or open body language, and negative or closed body language.Īnd just like how they sound, these 2 broad categories of cues signal just how open (or closed) someone is from their external environment. If you want to learn more about the importance of body language, I recommend checking out my article here:ĥ Powerful Reasons Why Body Language is Important People who are good at reading body language typically excel in their careers, have great relationships, and get “freebies” in life.īut if you’re not good at body language, don’t fret!īody language is a skill ANYONE can learn. having your date never forget you and wanting more.getting a raise without working any harder.secretly knowing what someone’s thinking.What if I told you there’s a way to get almost anything you want? Things like… ↑ Table of Contents ↑ Why is Body Language So Important? Unlike words, body language is often done subconsciously and constitutes a large part of our communication. In total, there are 11 types of body language that we use to communicate. This guide is your key to reading people AND having confident body language.īody language is the science of nonverbal signals such as gestures, facial expressions, and eye gaze that communicate a person’s emotions and intentions. Learning to decode body language is powerful and one of the most important nonverbal communication skills. Did you know that we can only spot lies with 54% accuracy?ĭid you know there are over 20 muscles in the face that make up over 10,000 facial expressions?
