How to Read Male Body Language

How to Read Male Body Language

Vanessa Van Edwards6 min8 ene 2014
An expert at reading body language reveals what non-verbal cues tell us about men
4 capitulos
  • Understanding Gender Differences in Body Language(0'002'21)
    Women use 15 different parts of their brain when reading body language, while men use only 5 different parts. Men and women look at the same pictures but process them differently.
    Men aren't as skilled at reading body language as women. Men miss female courtship signals approximately three times before noticing them.
    • Female courtship signals include looking off to the side, showing the roundness of the face, and playing with hair • Men may misinterpret these signals as signs of distress or disinterest rather than attraction
    Women need to show interest three or four times for men to notice. Men should be aware that more frequent signals indicate genuine interest.
  • Lying Patterns: How Men and Women Differ(2'213'38)
    Men lie eight times more about themselves than women. Women typically lie to protect others' feelings or about other people, while men lie to appear more powerful, successful, and interesting.
    • When someone says they agree but shakes their head no, that's a significant lie indicator • A man claiming success while showing disagreement signals deception • Smiling while shaking the head no contradicts the spoken message
    The most visible cue that a man is lying is when he opens his mouth while denying something. Look for contradictions between what he says and his head movements.
    • Claims about job success or happiness while showing non-verbal disagreement • Compliments about appearance given with false sincerity
  • Male Attraction: What Men Find Appealing(3'385'00)
    Men find availability more attractive than physical appearance, makeup, or what a woman is wearing. Displaying openness signals interest more effectively than focusing on looking good.
    • Leaning towards a man to show interest • Keeping arms uncrossed rather than crossed • Smiling and having an expressive face • Avoiding closed-off postures at social events
    Women who focus only on looking good without displaying open body language come across as high-maintenance and unapproachable. Physical appearance alone without availability signals doesn't attract men.
    Body language matters more than physical appearance. Openness and expressiveness communicate availability and interest more effectively than any outfit or makeup choice.
  • Biological Attraction and Body Preferences(5'006'28)
    A woman's favorite male body part is the buttocks, which relates to biological mating rituals and testosterone displays.
    • Men display testosterone by standing up straight, squaring shoulders, and taking up more space • Women display estrogen through facial curves, shiny hair, smiling, and tilting the head to release pheromones from the neck
    All attraction signals trace back to biological mating rituals and procreation. Testosterone and estrogen levels are communicated through posture and physical presentation.
    Physical confidence and hormone displays through body language matter more than material possessions like cars. Biological signals are the primary drivers of attraction.