How to “Read” People Like a Book:
The Shocking Ways Body Language Can Help Us Identify Potential Lovers and Liars
Author Willa Cather makes one of the truest statements a person can make when she states that “the heart of another is a dark forest, always, no matter how close it has been to one’s own.” I know from my own experience that there are parts of me that no one completely understands: not my parents, not my husband, not my children, or anyone else for that matter. I bet you can say the same of yourself. Humans are such complex creatures that our outer appearances, words, and actions almost always hide an inner self unknown to others.
We frequently ignore this reality. For instance, isn’t it ironic how easily the words “I know such and such, she would never…” or “Oh, yes, I know such and such very well, we went to school together” flow from our lips?
The truth is we can never truly define a human being or understand the myriad thoughts, ambitions, and desires that dominate their lives.
Yet our bodies often reveal more about our hidden selves than we know.
Think about a poker game. Pro players often base their decision off of what they call “tells.” Tells are subtle automatic movements or actions that reveal a person’s thoughts and emotions. For example, a…
