10 Expressive Facts about Body Language

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If you really want to know what someone is thinking or feeling, pay attention their hands, feet, posture, tone of voice, and facial expressions. Learn more about the mystery of communication with our top 10 body language facts.

1. Of all the facial expressions, the smile may be the most deceptive. There are around 18 different smiles, but only one reflects genuine happiness.

2. “Genital framing” is a powerful dominance display. Men especially use it because it puts their masculinity on show.

3. Some scientists believe that humans shake hands in order to exchange body odors.

4. The “face platter” is often used in courtship, mainly by women and by gay men who want to attract a man’s attention. Their face is placed as if it were on a platter for another person to admire.

5. Liars tend to gesture less, touch less, and move their arms and legs less than honest people.

6. Children who are born blind will cover their eyes when they hear bad news.

7. The “thumbs-up” sign means “good” to Westerners, “one” to Italians, “five” to Japanese, and “up yours” to Greeks. In Iran, it represents a penis.

8. When reading body language, 14-16 areas of a woman’s brain are active. Men show just 4-6 active areas.

9. An adult laughs on average 15 times per day. A preschooler laughs on average 400 times per day.

10. People are typically perceived as more attractive when they tilt their heads.

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