How to Read a Man's Body Language

Before people could speak, we communicated with each other through physical actions. This ability remains in humans today. Learning the specific signals to look for in men is helpful, because men and women have different nonverbal ways of communicating romantic interest in one another. Because men are not always as at ease with communicating their feelings and interest verbally, knowing how to read a man's body language can be a way to gain insight into what he thinks of you.

Step 1

Observe whether a man positions his chest and shoulders toward you even if he is actually looking at something else, as Cosmopolitan magazine indicates this is a gesture that you are the most meaningful person in the room to him.

Step 2

Notice whether a man gazes at you for more than five seconds at a time, as this doesn't happen naturally; Cosmopolitan states that intense eye contact can be a seduction tool.

Step 3

Look at a man's feet. DivaVillage.com reports that the direction he points them in illustrates what he is most interested in.

Step 4

Watch a man's hands and arms, as DivaVillage.com indicates that they can demonstrate a man's true feelings; for example, a man who is trying to hide something will hide his hands as well.

Step 5

See if a man gives you a smirk or half-smile. Cosmopolitan magazine states this is a way that a male expresses a lack of sincerity; each side of his face tells you a different story.

Step 6

Observe whether a man lifts his eyebrows when he sees you. Cosmopolitan reports that anthropologists say that this is a sure sign of a man's interest in you, but that it normally happens very quickly. Pay close attention to this subtle clue to see if a man is interested in you.

Step 7

Notice if a man stands with his arms crossed over his chest or with his shoulders hunched; these are signs he is not interested in you.

Step 8

Watch to see if a man moves his hands near his belt or the pockets of his pants, as Cosmopolitan magazine reports that this is a sign that he is trying to subconsciously draw your attention to his sexual organs. Be aware that a man who does this is clearly interested in having sex with you (even if he doesn't consciously realize this).

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Article reviewed by Patricia A. Carter Last updated on: Feb 3, 2010

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