Master the MAGIC of Body Language, by Jorge Pinkus — How to Understand,
Speak and Finally Master the Magic
of Non-Verbal Language, Movement and Emotion
They put a palm below
the chin, index finger pointed and extended along the cheek, while other fingers placed beneath the mouth. This gesture more
likely indicates thoughts that are criticizing or antagonizing other
people.
They walk with the head down and hands behind the
back. People who walk this way are probably worried about their problems, and
they are thinking of ways to solve them.
INDICATIONS THAT THEY ARE FRUSTRATED/ DISMAYED
A basketbal coach w
hoseteam losesby a pointm ay say ³A aarrrrrrrg !´orh em ay just keep quiet
while making certain body movements that indicate how disappointed he is.
Here are some hints that indicate frustration:
They
are scratching/rubbing the hair or the back of the neck. You often hearth ew
ord ³Tsk.´
They kick the dust or
air.
INDICATIONS THAT THEY ARE ACTION-ORIENTED
People who are
goal-oriented and highly motivated may not only be recognized by how they
speak. Their actions actually speak louder:
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They walk at a fast rate while swinging their arms loosely.
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They put their hands on their hips, usually with legs apart.
They walk with hands
on their hips. This may indicate a spurt of vitality at the moment, but may be
followed by sluggishness.
INDICATIONS THAT THEY ARE DEFENSIVE/HIDING SOMETHING
The mouth might keep a
secret, but certain gestures could indicate that peoplearehiding som eth ing th
ey don’tw antoth ers to find out, such as:
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They walk with their hands in their pockets.
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They cross their arms.
They hide their hands
any way they can.
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