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How to Read Anyone Instantly

8 Psychological Tips

By Riza FaisalPublished about a month ago 4 min read
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How To Instantly Read Anyone: 8 Psychological Tricks We are inundated with information when we first meet someone. Determining their personality might be a challenging task. Because of this, it's critical to comprehend HOW we communicate. Experts estimate that only 7% of what we say really comes out of our mouths; the other 55% is communicated through body language and tone of voice. This implies that, in addition to what a person's outward look would imply, we must consider these three things when we first meet someone. Thus, beginning from the head down, notice the following cues to get a sense of someone's personality when you first meet them!

Experts claim that only 7% of what we say is really said; the other 55% is communicated through body language, 38% through voice tone, and so on. This implies that, in addition to what someone's outward look might imply, we also need to consider these three things when we first meet them. Thus, if you want to learn more about a person's personality when you first meet them, start looking for these telltale signs!

First things first: Make eye contact The eyes are said to be the window to the soul frequently. Taking the context into account can help you determine the type of eye contact that someone is making with you. For instance, it could indicate a love interest if someone is genuinely fixated on you. However, if you look someone in the eye and they are unable to look back at you, it might mean that they are anxious or that they have something to conceal. That being said, there's always a chance that the person you're speaking with is lying to you if their expression makes you uncomfortable, especially if they're still and not blinking.

Eyebrows are number two. Look at someone's eyebrows to get a sense of their level of comfort! Your eyebrows will often raise in response to three primary emotions: surprise, concern, and terror. Try lifting your eyebrows when you and your companion are conversing informally and at ease. It's challenging, isn't it? When someone you're speaking with raises their eyebrows and the subject isn't one that should reasonably generate shock, anxiety, or dread, it's a good indication that they're not feeling very comfortable.

Thirdly, grin The eyes cannot deceive, but the lips can when it comes to smiling. Sincere grins cause the skin surrounding the eyes to wrinkle, giving the appearance of crow's feet. The next time you wish to determine whether someone is truly smiling, check for wrinkles at the corners of their eyes. People frequently use their smiles to mask their true thoughts and feelings. That grin is concealing something if they aren't there!

Number 4: Their Comments When someone you're meeting for the first time talks only about their amazing partner or compliments their coworkers, it's likely that they're a really great person themselves. According to studies, individuals are more inclined to think that someone else is kind, courteous, loving, and well-mannered if they think that person is. But the opposite is also true. Someone who has a history of betrayal and characterizes others as cunning and manipulative is more likely to exhibit similar qualities themselves. Additionally, it's probable that they've already had depression or a personality condition.

Paralanguage is number five. Nonverbal cues like your voice tone, pitch, or mannerisms are examples of paralanguage. It's just a fancy way of expressing that you should listen carefully to what others say. For instance, if someone is responding to you in a monotone, they are probably disinterested and unconnected to your idea. Sarcasm is another excellent example. When someone employs sarcasm, their true meaning is the exact opposite of what their words suggest. Thus, pay attention to how they say things and how much emphasis they place on them. It provides you with a clear indication of their actual motivations.

Number 6: Side View The body facing you and their eyes meeting yours are indicators of someone who is kind and eager to meet you. Conversely, if someone you've recently met looks away to the side right away, it's a subliminal body language cue indicating they're trying to get away.

Number 7: Continual Nodding Usually, when someone nods, it means they agree with you. But excessive nodding could be a symptom of nervousness about being accepted. If someone nods a lot during a conversation, it's a sign that you're not sure they'll follow your orders or that they're anxious about your opinion of them. However, repeated nodding may sometimes be unintentional signals to the other person to move on, similar as when someone touches their vehicle keys or constantly checking at their watch.

Number 8: Jaw and Chin People often stroke their chins when they are attempting to decide. They might be glancing sideways, upward, or below. It's a surefire indication that they are thinking deeply. A taut jaw is an indication of tension. Whatever the individual may be saying, this suggests a significant degree of discomfort. The topic of their anxiety may be the topic of the conversation, or they may be focused on it because their thoughts are elsewhere.

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