Reading Body Language 101

It’s not easy to read someone’s body language especially if you're unsure or not expressive. Experts agree that communication is 80% of our body language, and not what we say. Body language is a way in which we can get an understanding of how someone truly feels. So, how can you read someone’s body language more efficiently? Well, we’ll explore that. Writer: Michal Mitchell Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice Over: Amanda Silvera Animator: SunBiscuit YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References: Naumann, L. P., Vazire, S., Rentfrow, P. J., & Gosling, S. D. (2009). Personality Judgments Based on Physical Appearance. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 35(12), 1661–1671. doi.org/10.1177/0146167209346309 Paler, J. (2020, September 22). 17 psychological tricks that can you help you read people like an open-book. Hack Spirit. hackspirit.com/how-to-read-people/. Orloff, J. (2014, February 26). Three Techniques to Read People. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-freedom/201402/three-techniques-read-people. Whitbourne, S. K. (2018, April 14). 3 Types of Smiles and What They Say About You. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201804/3-types-smiles-and-what-they-say-about-you. Stanborough, R. J. (2019, June 29). What Is a Duchenne Smile and How Can It Influence Other People? Healthline. www.healthline.com/health/duchenne-smile. Barker, E. (2017, May 4). How to Read People: Five Secrets Backed by Research. Observer. observer.com/2016/07/how-to-read-people-5-secrets-backed-by-research/. Bariso, J. (2015, November 24). An FBI Agent Shares 9 Secrets to Reading People. Inc.com. www.inc.com/justin-bariso/an-fbi-agents-9-ways-to-read-people.html. Cherry, K. (n.d.). How to Read Body Language and Facial Expressions. Verywell Mind. www.verywellmind.com/understand-body-language-and-facial-expressions-4147228. Raypole, C., & Legg, T. J. (2020, January). A Beginner's Guide to Reading Body Language. Healthline. www.healthline.com/health/body-language Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/Psych2Go

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