![]() ![]() I knew a university dean who would twitch whenever he was stressed. ![]() If a person twitches during stressful conversation, it is a great clue to use when observing his level of stress in the future. Watch to see if the twitch comes just after a particular person addresses him or when something that may be sensitive comes up. If you see this gesture in a person, it may be habitual and be of little significance in terms of body language. Most common is the twitch of the upper lip. Twitching – Some people will have an involuntary twitch. If done softly and delicately it may be an actual signal of blowing a kiss. It could mean you are getting the kiss off by the individual. It may mean that the person is deep in thought. Puckering up – This gesture can have different meanings based on the context. ![]() This is an indication of exasperation it is like the person is getting ready to blow up. Puffed Cheeks – Occasionally you may encounter a person who frowns but then fills up his cheeks with air. It was a telltale sign to watch out if his jaws popped out and became red. ![]() I once had a boss who did this whenever he was really upset. This is also the habitual expression on the face of Donald Trump when he is trying to negotiate something.Ĭlenched Teeth – This type of frown has the additional element of clenched teeth, which causes the jaw muscle to pop out. Another place to see a classic frown is at a funeral. This is the look you see on football players’ faces when they have lost a close game. The lips are pulled downward and often the head and gaze go down as well. This smile also tends to lower trust, because it is seen as less than authentic.Ĭlassic Frown – We are all familiar with a frown brought on by the person feeling negative about something. It is as if there was a laugh that was frozen in time. This is known in some circles as the “Marilyn Monroe” smile. Laughing Smile – Occasionally you will see a person make a smile with his or her mouth wide open. This contorted smile was made into a meme that became a PR issue. She contorted her face pulling her mouth entirely to one side to indicate she was “not impressed” with the performance of the other gymnasts or the judges. The extreme form of a pulled smile was demonstrated by McKayla Maroney in the 2012 Olympics when she was awarded the silver medal in the vault. Generally, this configuration suggests some form of agenda going on, and it is not a smile that invites high trust in the individual. Pulled Smile – also know as the “smug smile” this is where the mouth is pulled to a smile configuration, but on one side only. He explains that the custom is a carry over from when the condition of a person’s teeth was an indication of health and status. According to Bill Acheson in “Advanced Body Language,” one cardinal rule when meeting a person for the first time is to smile naturally but make it broad enough that you show your teeth. Depending on the circumstance, this smile can convey approval or precaution. Tight Lipped Smile – As the name implies, this smile is characterized by not showing any teeth. My friend Jeanne Robertson has a whole comedy routine about how she learned to smile continuously while competing in the Miss America Pageant. This smile is also seen on the faces of beauty pageant contestants while they are being judged. It is also known as the “Pan Am” smile after flight attendants who were instructed to flash a pasted-on smile at each customer. The Botox Smile – This smile looks pasted on and is perfunctory for service people who wish to look pleasant but it comes across as insincere. Non-Duchenne Smile – this is where the mouth forms a shape by raising the corners of the mouth through the Zygomatic Major muscle but without the effect of “smiling eyes.” The smile is confined to the mouth region only, so it does not have the holistic appearance of a true Duchenne Smile and often is interpreted as being duplicitous or at least insincere. Those people who can accomplish a Duchenne Smile have a huge advantage, because trying to force the face to this configuration often looks phony as described below. The corners of the mouth are raised through the Zygomatic Major Muscle. The cheeks are elevated and the entire face, including the mouth takes the shape of an oval. You can see a twinkle in the eye and a slight but natural squint that produces crow’s feet at the corners. Actually, there are many different types of smiles to identify.ĭuchenne Smile – This is a highly recognizable smile, but only a small portion of the population can model it well. First we will consider the most recognizable gesture: the smile. Body language gestures of the mouth are usually straightforward, but there are some tricky nuances to consider. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |