Most times, we find ourselves in situations where we are unable to express our emotions or feelings. Hence, the need for body language.



It could even be, that we get around people who find it hard to express themselves. So, they use signs to express it physically.



In this article, a summary on how to understand, and get to know what people are hiding or saying through their actions, or their body movement.



1.If you want to know about something from someone, ask them a question and when they are done answering, keep silent and maintain an eye contact. They will tell you some more stuff, or almost everything.



2.When you try to convince someone over something, make sure they are sitting and you are standing. This makes them believe you sooner.



3.The key to confidence is walking into a room and assume that everyone already likes you.



4. Refer to people you've just met by their name

People love being referred to by their name, and it will establish a sense of trust and friendship right away. Example: "Nice to meet you Alex. So Alex, do you join?" And continue to repeat name throughout the conversation.



5.If someone is attracted to you, their eyes start blinking more than usual during a conversation with you.



6. Spot the difference between a fake smile and a real one

You can find out if someone is smiling for real or faking it by looking at their eyes. Wrinkles form near eye corners when the smile is genuine.



7. Pay attention to people's feet

To know if someone is interested in a conversation, look at their feet. If they are pointing towards you, they are. If they are pointing sideways or any other direction, they aren't. Feet don't lie.



8.When at a party or a meeting, crack a joke and observe the people who are laughing around you. People who feel close to each other will be looking at each other. This is useful for discerning friendships and other relationships.



9. The life hack to make people do what you want them to do

Offer someone a choice instead of a command. For example, instead of saying drink your milk to a toddler, ask which mug would he/she like to drink from. This gives the person a sense of control, hence produces a higher chance of a better outcome.



10. How to win an argument

If the person arguing loses his temper and starts shouting, natural human tendency is to shout back. DON'T! Stay calm and reply in silence. This will piss them off even more. Try it! It works.



11. Mirror people's body language to build up trust

If you subtly mimic the body language of the person you're taking to, you can effectively build up trust with them. By mirroring the way they speak and how they move, they'll like you more, because, to them it will seem as if you're pretty good compatible.



12. Inception

To plant a seed of idea in someone's mind, ask them to not think of a particular thing at all. Let's say I ask you to NOT think about ELEPHANTS. What are you thinking of?