When a basketball team loses a match by a solitary point, the team’s coach may go “Aaarrrrrrr!” or he perhaps may simply remain silent while effecting particular body gestures that show his dismay. The following are a few clues that suggest frustration.

• They scratch their hair or massage the back of their neck.

• They frequently use the term “Tsk.”

• They tend to kick the air or dirt.

Body Language That Says People Are Action-Oriented

Now people who are focused on their goals and greatly inspired can be identified not just by the way they communicate. Their actions are definite indicators of the way they feel.

 They have a fast-paced walk and swing their arms slackly.

 They rest their hands on the hips, generally standing with their legs apart.

 They rest their hands on the hips while walking. This may be suggestive of a burst of energy at that instance, but lethargy may creep in later.

Understanding the Tell-Tale Signs – Part II

Gestures That Say People Are Thinking

Well, people are always thinking. However, different persons exhibit different body gestures depending on the form and depth of their thinking. A few of their gestures are mentioned here:

• They rub their chin. This indicates they are weighing the pros and cons of the proposal/concept presented.

• They remove their glasses, and after that they may either wipe them clean or place the end of the frame into their mouth. This suggests they are giving themselves a certain amount of time to reflect on things. Also, a frame placed in the mouth may possibly mean that they require further clarifications and they are prepared to listen.

They nip the bridge of their nose with their eyes shut. When people do this, it suggests they are thinking deeply. They may be facing a difficult issue, and they are conscious of the outcomes that may come about due to their making vital decisions.

• They place their palm below their chin, with their index finger directed straight and stretched along the cheek, with the other fingers positioned below the mouth. This action signifies thoughts that are condemning or upsetting other people.

They keep their head down and with their hands behind their back when walking. People who adopt this style are in all probability concerned about their troubles, and they are considering ways to resolve them.

The mouth may not reveal anything, but specific actions could signify that people are concealing something they do not wish others to discover what it is, like:

 While walking, their hands are inserted into their pockets.

 They try to keep their hands out of sight, by any means.

 Their arms are folded.

 Signs of Boredom

Envisage that your boss is giving a presentation and it is necessary that all the employees listen attentively. You observe that most of them drum their fingers, click their pens, or tap their feet. Once the meeting is over, you overhear your boss asking them, “Did you like the presentation?” “Sure!” they would say. But you realize that this is far from true. Their gestures signified a feeling of boredom. It is a good idea to comprehend body language, isn’t it?

 Certain gestures transmitted by bored and uninterested people are:

 Head propped up by their palm, usually with their eyes drooping.

 They reveal lack of concentration by gazing unblinkingly at a vacant spot or by often glancing around.

 They tug at their ears. Also, this may indicate they want to cut in while someone else is speaking.

 They are continuously clicking a pen.

 They tap their feet or hands.

 They yawn continuously.

 The feet or other parts of the body point towards the exit, as though they are all too impatient to leave.

 They shift restively in their seats. Now this could also suggest that they are feeling discomfited or edgy, or they simply might be fatigued.

 They have their legs crossed and swing their foot incessantly in a fairly slight movement (especially done by females).

 In case you are the person giving the lecture and you perceived that your audience is showing indications of boredom, do not begin to speak quickly or in a loud tone.

 Hold yourself back from such an act even though your intuition directs you to do otherwise. Rather, say, "Wait a minute. I sense that you are not being attentive. What is the matter?" Listen to their response. You may find out what really is keeping them from paying attention to you.