Psychologists Share 16 Tricks That’ll Help You Read People Like a Pro

When talking to a person, we get only 30% of all the information through their words — all the rest of the info can be revealed in their movements, tone of voice, and other non-verbal means of communication. So if you want to know what your friends are actually feeling at any given moment, it’s better to watch their faces — try to be extra attentive and you’ll learn a lot of new things about them.

The Elite Indian has prepared a short guide on how to “read” people’s faces.

Eyebrows

Psychologists Share 16 Tricks That’ll Help You Read People Like a Pro

  • Raised and curved eyebrows may mean that a person is surprised. And the more surprised they are, the higher their eyebrows lift. Raising the eyebrows is also a sign of openness and attraction to you.

Psychologists Share 16 Tricks That’ll Help You Read People Like a Pro

  • Eyebrows that are lowered and drawn together usually symbolize anger. As a rule, you’ll also see vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows.

Psychologists Share 16 Tricks That’ll Help You Read People Like a Pro

  • Inner corners of eyebrows that are drawn together and upward indicate sadness.

Eyes

Psychologists Share 16 Tricks That’ll Help You Read People Like a Pro

  • Looking up and to the right may indicate that a person is trying to use their imagination or that they’re lying.

Psychologists Share 16 Tricks That’ll Help You Read People Like a Pro

  • Looking up and to the left means that a person is remembering or recalling something.

Psychologists Share 16 Tricks That’ll Help You Read People Like a Pro

  • Looking down may indicate that a person is embarrassed, nervous, or has poor self-esteem. Sometimes it’s a sign of feeling guilty.

Psychologists Share 16 Tricks That’ll Help You Read People Like a Pro

  • If a person’s eyes quickly dart from side to side, it means that they feel nervous or uncomfortable around you.

Psychologists Share 16 Tricks That’ll Help You Read People Like a Pro

  • Dilated pupils usually indicate fear or that a person is interested or in love with you.

Psychologists Share 16 Tricks That’ll Help You Read People Like a Pro

  • On the contrary, if a person’s pupils get very small, almost like beads, it may mean they’re angry.

Psychologists Share 16 Tricks That’ll Help You Read People Like a Pro

  • If you see crow’s feet at the outside corners of somebody’s eyes, it means that they’re truly laughing as these lines symbolize joy.

Lips

Psychologists Share 16 Tricks That’ll Help You Read People Like a Pro

  • Pursed lips may signal some negative emotions like anger, contempt, frustration, or disapproval.

Psychologists Share 16 Tricks That’ll Help You Read People Like a Pro

  • If someone is biting their lips, they’re trying to soothe themselves because they’re feeling anxious.

Psychologists Share 16 Tricks That’ll Help You Read People Like a Pro

  • If one side of the mouth is raised, it may reveal contempt or hate.

Psychologists Share 16 Tricks That’ll Help You Read People Like a Pro

  • Corners of the lips that are drawn downward signify sadness.

Hands

Psychologists Share 16 Tricks That’ll Help You Read People Like a Pro

  • Touching the neck may mean that a person is trying to protect themselves when feeling discomfort.

Psychologists Share 16 Tricks That’ll Help You Read People Like a Pro

  • Touching the nose is a signal that a person is lying.

Do you have your own tips on how to “read” people’s faces? Share them with us in the comments!

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