Articles for tag: body language, communication habits, hand gestures, nonverbal behavior, psychology insights

What It Really Means When You Talk With Your Hands

What It Really Means When You Talk With Your Hands

Jan Otte

Most of us do it without even thinking about it. You’re telling a story to a friend, and suddenly your hands begin to move, painting invisible pictures in the air to accompany your words. Maybe you’re explaining how big something was, or illustrating the direction someone went, or simply adding emphasis to make your point ...

What Does It Mean When Someone Puts Their Hands Behind Their Head?

What Does It Mean When Someone Puts Their Hands Behind Their Head?

Gargi Chakravorty

Picture this: you’re in a meeting when suddenly your colleague leans back in their chair, places both hands behind their head, and smiles. You might wonder if they’re feeling relaxed, dominant, or maybe even stressed. That simple gesture carries layers of meaning that most people never consider, yet it speaks volumes about what’s happening inside ...

man touching his chin with right hand

What Does It Mean When Someone Cannot Look You In The Eye While Talking

Suhail Ahmed

  The moment a conversation wobbles – eyes sliding to the floor, a glance ricocheting to the ceiling – the mind races to explain. Is it shyness, guilt, culture, or something else entirely? For decades, people have treated eye contact like a simple honesty meter, a bright-red dial that jumps when truth falters. But the ...