Body language: what do our gestures say? (16 photos)
Often we do not pay attention to the gestures of our interlocutors, although sometimes they can tell us much more about the interlocutor and his attitude towards us. Obviously, if the interlocutor is smiling sincerely, then he is friendly, and if his eyebrows are furrowed, then he probably does not want to communicate. But there are other, seemingly familiar, gestures that we often do not take into account. 
Hands on hips 
If the hands are on the hips, the elbows are looking to the side, and the thumbs are back, this means that the person is dominant in this situation and feels quite confident. Body language expert John Navarro, who has worked for the FBI for 25 years, says that such a posture indicates a person's involvement and, perhaps, his willingness to ask a question. 
In this case, the “influential” pose can quickly become the “curious” pose if you move your thumbs forward and the fingers back.
Steepling (hands in front with fingertips connected) 
The gesture shows a person's confidence in himself and in the situation. An insecure person will not know where to put his hands, while the stealing shows authority. If a person had their hands stuck in a dialogue and then started rubbing them, then they probably lost their confidence. 
Frequent blinking 
The frequency of blinking increases in a stressful situation, as well as if a person is lying. On average, a person blinks 15-20 times per minute. Navarro gives an example of the interrogation of Nixon, who blinked from 12 to 70 times per minute; Bill Clinton blinked almost 100 times during his testimony.
Pulling the collar 
When a person is in a stressful situation, he becomes hot, and he pulls his collar in an attempt to ventilate. And that's quite normal. If, for example, a priest finds himself in a rock bar, he will probably pull back his collar, which will indicate that he is uncomfortable and unusual in this environment.
Crossing arms 
Many are sure that this gesture indicates blocking and distancing of a person. But according to Janine Driver of the Body Language Institute, crossing your arms helps you calm down and focus. Navarro agrees, noting that sometimes your arms just get tired and you need to do something about them.
Avoidance of gaze 
Many are also sure that if the interlocutor avoids making eye contact, then he is lying. This is also incorrect. By the way, there is a myth that if a person looks to the right and up or to the left and up, then he comes up with a lie, and this myth has already been debunked. 
All visual cues, according to Navarro, are unreliable. In particular, if a person touches his nose, this may mean that the nose is simply itchy. And if a person avoids looking, then he is probably just tired of listening to you and is in his own thoughts.
Mirroring 
This is a sign of interest. If you copy the hand gestures of your interlocutor, this means that you are interested in communicating with him and want to please him. By mirroring, you show your interlocutor that you are immersed in his words. Also, if in a conversation you notice that a person is repeating your gestures, then you can be sure that he cares about your meeting. 
Preening 
If in a bar or club you see how the object of your interest begins to straighten his hair when he looks at you, then be sure that he is also interested in you. This unconscious gesture is often done quite consciously for flirting. In addition to hair, a person can straighten his clothes, straighten up, in general, noticing the attention directed at himself, he will show how good he is. 
Lip pursing 
Lips generally give us away. We use them to smile, grin when angry, bite when nervous. And if someone purses their lips, then they are probably dissatisfied with what is happening around them.
Furrowed brows 
If we hear something that is unpleasant to us, that we consider wrong or stupid, then we frown. If your interlocutor has frowning eyebrows, then he probably doesn’t like what you’re saying or doesn’t understand your point.
