Reading people

You can learn a lot about someone's intentions and emotions by their body language - if you know what to look for. We've compiled a few key tips in the graphic below to help you better understand what people are really telling you.

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Up to 80% of the information we receive from a person in conversation is transmitted non-verbally. A lot of the time though, we don’t understand precisely what feelings they’re trying to express through their body.

Ever catch yourself doing these things? Perhaps ever heard of 'unconscious body language?' Yawning when you're disinterested. Fidgeting when you're bored. Faking a smile when you meet someone you don't particularly want to engage with. It's almost impossible not to at times, isn't it? Like you simply can't help yourself. As if some unseen force has taken control of your body. It's no big deal. It happens to everyone. Under normal circumstances, you wouldn't even give it a second thought…