Gestures Speak Louder than Words

Imagine yourself on a great first date. Take a moment and actually visualize what this might look like for you. Do you have a snapshot in your mind? Now, look at the pictures below. Which date would you rather be on?

 

As you can see body language makes an important statement. The way you position or move your body is as meaningful as what your say or how you act: you can appear stiff and unapproachable or warm and caring. They way you carry your body is typically a projection of how you feel about yourself, and it is a key factor is making a potential companion open and responsive. Remember, there is nothing sexier than self-confidence; this can be achieved just by monitoring your movements.

Here are some examples of body language and how these non-verbal actions could be interpreted: hands on hip-readiness, standing tall-confidence, arms crossed-defensiveness, tilted head-interest, touching hair-insecurity, rubbing hands-anticipation, open palms-sincerity. Want to make your date feel like they are the most important person in the room? Smile and make eye contact; it’s the clearest sign of interest and attraction.