Interpreting Body Language

I was talking with a friend yesterday about how body language is 90% communication thus people know more about you than you actually tell them. Here's a basic analytical point of view of interpreting body language. It might not be 100% true but it's based on the general human population. There are always exceptions, this is almost like a heads up.

Before I actually put up this post, I just want to say that it's cool to actually read what a psychotherapist writes because I know we all know how to read some body language, I mean sometimes it's obvious when someone's interested in you or hates you, etc. Anyways it's always interesting to actually read about it and become more aware of it... just think of it as brushing up on your body language skills.

Here are some example of basic body language interpretation:
Give Some Examples

I have done some of this above, but will offer some classic "body signals" and their meanings.

* Little or no eye contact--closed--off, uninterested, uncomfortable, not trustworthy and/or hiding something

* "Flat" expression--bored, preoccupied, anxious, uninterested and/or annoyed

* Leaning away from the other person--trying to get distance, uncomfortable, wanting to move away from the person and/or a desire to cut off communication and/or get distance

* Arms crossed--closed position that usually indicates discomfort, defensiveness, seeking distance

* Pursed or parted lips--flirting, likes what they see

* Quizzical look--interested, wants to know more

* Touching their own face, ears--attraction to another person

* Turning away from the other person when sitting or standing--seeking distance, uncomfortable

* Legs/arms tucked in tightly when sitting with someone--closed in, secretive, uncomfortabl.

There's a lot more, just check out some of these websites.
http://www.wordofmouthexperiment.com/articles/body-language/interpreting-body-language-ease

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Read-Body-Language---Interpreting-Body-Language-Signs-For-Better-Communication&id=1436440

http://articles.directorym.com/Interpreting_Body_Language-a1010755.html