What His Body Language is Saying
Research shows that 70 to 90 percent of our communication is nonverbal. Find out what your date is really telling you.
What’s His Comfort Level?
Comfort: According to former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro, we have to first ask ourselves a very basic question: Is his overall body language comfortable (leaning toward you, torso and feet pointed in your direction with a comfortable amount of eye contact) or uncomfortable (facing away from you, hands hidden, either staring at you or constantly breaking eye contact)?
What His Posture Says
Context: Fidgeting, avoiding eye contact, and sweating profusely would normally be bad body language-but on a first date, nervousness can make perfect sense. Leaning back with his arms crossed in front of him could mean that your date isn’t into you-unless you are sitting at a chilly outdoor café and he’s cold. Before you can interpret the gesture, you have to figure out the context.
Is His Smile Real?
