7 Things His Body Language Says About Him

Before we had the spoken word, we relied on body language and non-verbal communication to connect with one another. We could understand what someone was feeling or thinking by interpreting cues from their body language. We now have the spoken word to say how we are feeling, but we don’t always use it to express our emotions or thoughts. Relationships rely strongly on these nonverbal ways to communicate, because sometimes speech doesn’t always say it best. Ever wonder how he feels, but are too nervous to ask? Well, with some help, I’ve discovered 7 things his body language says about him.

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Tonya Reiman, an expert on non-verbal communication, among other things. (Go to HouseofCaress.com to learn more.) It’s safe to say that she is the go-to gal for body language interpretation. I was able to ask some burning questions about body language and was given some incredible and informative answers in return. Here’s 7 things his body language says about him, what you can learn from his nonverbal communication, and tips for your interaction.

• Posture

When we meet someone for the first time, posture in one of the first things we notice, according to Tonya Reiman. It continues to be a cue that represents a person’s feelings. Standing tall, shoulders back, and chest out portrays a strong sense of confidence. Whereas shoulders slumped and a slouch can signify low self-esteem and lack of confidence.

Tonya Reiman told me that she became interested in body language because of the posture and gestures that a professor had portrayed. He leaned into her personal space far closer than was comfortable in an attempt to intimidate her which she admits it worked. This kind of overconfidence can come across in a negative way, so knowing the effects is important when meeting people.

• Smile

Along with posture, a person’s smile is another nonverbal cue we notice when we meet someone. A genuine and sincere smile is easy to read and when we first meet someone it speaks volumes. It gives a sense of security and interest and we feel excited about the upcoming interaction. My mom always told me that a smile is the first thing we should put on everyday and now it makes more sense than ever.

Laughter is a strong signifier of interest and attraction, but also, forced and false laughter comes across as just that; forced. It’s best to be sincere when it comes to laughing at someone’s jokes or comments.

• Eye contact

Eye contact, as Tonya Reiman stated, is the third action we notice when we initial introduce ourselves. Strong eye contact shows that we, or the other person, are confident and ready to interact. Continued eye contact shows interest, but bouncing glances and lack of eye contact portrays lack of interest and often signifies that the person is looking to leave the conversation.

When looking at someone in the eyes, staring into their eyes when you just meet them can become uncomfortable, so be sure it’s long enough to be noticed, but not too long that it is awkward.

• Head

As part of all the things we notice about someone, Tonya Reiman says that tilting ones head to the side while listening shows interest. Also, when a woman tilts her head up to a man and makes him feel as he is looking down triggers his paternal instinct. It leaves a feeling of being protective and is a slight signifier of romantic interest, as I understood.

• Hands

My man plays with my hands and my rings quite often and I was excited to ask Tonya Reiman what his could mean. She said it means that he is interested in a intimate connection, on an emotional level as well as physical. It is his way of connecting. Tony Reiman says that touch is a way we initiate a connection and it also releases a fragrance that attracts a potential mate. By touching someone or ourselves releases our personal fragrance and can stay in the air up to 12 hours which allows the brain to form a memory. So, use Caress Fragrance Body Wash to compliment your lovely scent to leave a lasting impression.

• Walking/Position

I also notice that my boyfriend consistently walks and sit on the left of me while he sleeps on the right. I couldn’t wait to ask Tonya Reiman about this.

Amazingly, Tonya Reiman says that it has much to do with protecting me. The street is generally on the left and my boyfriend puts himself there to protect me from potential danger. Since he always sleeps on the right of me shows that he is trusting and comfortable with. It was quite interesting to learn and really made sense once Tonya Reiman had answered my query.

• Face

I may be a pessimist, but I had to ask the questions about dishonesty. How can you tell if someone is being untrue? Tonya Reiman says that it is more about noticing when someone is anxious than knowing if they are lying. She says that many people will change their behavior when they are uneasy and possibly telling a lie. Someone may look up and to the left when thinking about a question and being honest, but they will change their gaze to the other side, triggering other parts of their brain, when telling something other than the truth.

Also, Tonya says that many people fidget and touch their face when they are anxious and it is almost a fool proof way to tell if someone isn’t being completely honest.

 Remember Pinocchio, Tonya Reiman speaks about that in our full interview which you can watch here.

I have always been interested in body language and the meaning of nonverbal behaviors. Interviewing Tonya Reiman really answered a lot of my long time questions. She definitely is full of great information and you can learn more about her at houseofcaress.com Meeting someone for the first time and learning the way people act is a great way to figure out what they really mean when they may not say it. Like Tonya Reiman told me, that in a study, most men are more likely to remember a woman’s fragrance and touch than her name. So it makes sense to leave a lasting impression and the new Fragrance Touch Body Wash scents from Caress® are a great way to compliment your natural scent too.

Be sure to check out the full interview with Tonya Reiman and to learn more about Tonya and the world’s first body wash with Fragrance Touch Technology only from Caress®, be sure to visit HouseofCaress.com.