Do you consciously read the body language of others?

I think I have tried to read people or judge their character also. It is not because I am skilled like you are though. I have learned to read people's body language just from bad experiences in my life. I am usually right when I guess what they think or how they feel about me also and what they are thinking.

I am weary of People till I get to know them I do find myself watching them without them noticing it There have only ever been 2 People that I just could not take to and it was just something about them and I was proven right they where dangerous

Yea I do read others..not just their body language but a combo of that, their words, actions, looks (what they do with their eyes not necessarly where they look) and so on...and I dont always call a person out on it either..its one of those "file it away for later" moments when I catch something not right if that makes sense...

Yes, I do this with clients -usually I am measuring defence mechanisms as I question them about their condition. I feel this is combined with intuition, as common tendencies to cross one's legs or fold one's arms, do not always paint the same picture. The "presence" of the person seems to tell me more sometimes the body language doesn't fit. It is a fascinating subject though.

Hi, darlin, I just read what you said about the personality defects of murderers and rapists being evident in your so-called ordinary people, and I find that very intriguing. I'm interested in knowing a little more about that. I've always had a (morbid?) fascination with the stories of evil people, like you mention above, and have read books and watch documentaries and movies centering on them. I just can't imagine what it is in them that makes it so easy to do what they do, to look someone in the eyes and torture them, rape them, kill them, stab them, you know, all of the things that they do. How can they do it? Haven't there been brain imaging studies showing a difference between the murderous, or evil, brain and the brain of an 'ordinary' person? I'm sure I remember this correctly - it would have been right up my alley. There's got to be something that allows for that kind of behavior, that coldness, and lack of humanity. It gives me shivers. I also read people's body language, at least as best I can. I'm pretty empathetic and sympathetic and I think that I can pretty well read a person's body language, and nuances of posture, voice and expression. That's probably why so many people tend to confide in me or turn to me for comfort. Funny, they must read my own body language, to feel as safe as they do, in order to do the confessing. But I'm open, as you know, and if I welcome the confidences and the friendship or communion, you will know it with certainty. The same would be true of the opposite. Of course. What you do sort of blows me away. I don't know what kind of strength you must have to garner to face what you face, there, among the run-of-the-mill murderer and rapist. And the truly evil ones, like you mentioned. But you keep your self true, Eskarena, you don't let them cower you, and you remain loving and generous of spirit. That's a testament to you. It worries me a bit, you know. Your being there at all, I mean. Hmmm, maybe you could counsel lonely housewives, or wayward adolescents, or, I don't know, something less scary. Although malcontent housewives can be quite scary, I would think. lol Good discussion, Eskarena, interesting topic - makes us think. Love to you, darlin.

I often find myself reading peoples body langueage when it really obvious something is right. More often than not when someone is lying their body langueage is way off and this is when i start taking ti apart. Anything along the lines of deception throws up red flags. I think that slowly i am becoming somewhat of a lie dectector.

yes i do. i like to study the nature of the persons. I study them from the body languages . i think that is the best way to do so.

reading the body of others depends upon the topic.. if the topic sounds good nd u like it then u will read it if not u will just skip it .. i doo the same .. how abut others i dont care becoz different people different views

Yes, i read body languages too. I had been a victim of thieves before. Not as my precaution everytime I am travelling using puj vehicle or taxi's , mrt or lrt, i keep my eyes on everybody in the looks of their eyes and body movement. You can simply detect if they will going to do harm to the passengers and if you feel something is weird or right, you can evacuate already. I don't want to be a victim again so I am doing this to not let it happen.

Absolutely.. since i am a person of less words and like to observe people ... i have found that observing people their reactions and body language can actually tell us a lot about the nature and the psyche of the person ..... the face expressions can be deceptve but body language can never be ! .

I have always been aware of peoples body languages and I am usually pretty accurate when I listen to words and watch their eyes and other things. Sometimes I just feel that a person is not someone kind or caring and I am almost always right once I get to know them. I can also tell when a person is lying by looking into their eyes. If you pay attention to the size of the pupils before they speak....if they are telling the truth, their pupils will get larger. If not, they will grow smaller.

hi, thats sounds great, i think i can read people but not very sure if i am right in all the cases. u as a phsychilogist and reading the body language of people sounds very impulsive to me wish to meet u and learn the traits. Can u site an example if possible

I think most people process others' body language in a subconscious way. Just like the implicit but powerful body language, our subconsciousness can do a better job understanding the real message being conveyed by human behaviour.

Body language ? Of course. I know everything they went trough or the way they are thinking, the way they act, the way they dress. ESKARENA1, I would like you to add me as a friend, actually, I'm going to add you because I would like to speak to you about a few stuff. It's very interesting.

well its good to read body language. you can get an idea of what the person is like, or what they are saying about themselves, or other things. i find that it helps keep you out of trouble.

Yes, I have learned to read the body language of others. I took some psychology classes and it taught a few things but I think being observant over-all is what helps. It is a great advantage I believe because you can tell people's intentions more when you pay close attention to their body language and how they respond to things.

Hi Eskarenai,first I'm so interested in your job, a psychologist to prisoners.Some experience I read people:When we are talking, he or she refuses to look at my eyes or always looks down,I konw he or she doesn't want to continue the topic.when a child often"make a bad thing",shouting, struggling,making a mess etc.he or she really wants to attracts the attention of others,he or she may be very lonely. One of my friends had ever talked to prisoners for some months, he is an ordianry people, not a psychologist like you, so he was not in good mood after talking with people like that,he felt life was not happy at that time.You have to face so many "evil"peiple, strange,abnormal people,how do you keep your calm mind?

I have found that I enjoy reading body language as it helps me know if a person's feelings match their words. I especially focus on the face as that is where my eyes are. I understand the upper lip is a place where many emotions are expressed and that men with mustaches are trying to hide their emotions. I also notice when someone closes their eyes when responding to a questions, I think it means they are hiding something or not telling the truth. Thoughts?