How to Read Your Date's Body Language - Clue #1

Body-language clue #1: The Reach
The first universal sign of interest is something called symbolic reaching: “It’s when your hand is subtly reaching toward the other person,” says Wood. An example of this, on a dinner date, is resting one’s arm and hand on the table, rather than close to the body, with fingers pointing to the other person—as though you’re ready to reach out and touch them. (And if your date does reach out and touch, so much the better: That’s an iron-clad sign of affection.) On the other hand, if someone sits on their hands or conceals them, that indicates a lack of interest.
http://www.match.com/magazine/article/13075/Read-Your-Dates-Body-Language/D

Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.

Patti in Prevention Magazine - The Dark Side of a Man's Smile

http://m.prevention.com/mind-body/emotional-health/mens-smiles-make-women-subordinate-study


Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.

How to Decode Your Kid's Body Language

Little ones use a lot of silent signals to communicate, but we've got ways to read their body language.  Click the link below to read Patti's insights she shared with Parents Magazine.

http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/behavioral/how-to-decode-your-kids-body-language/?page=1


Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.

Patti is Quoted in Body Language Exposed - Find Out How Your Body Can Betray You

Link to Book


Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.

Patti is Quoted in "How to Date Like a Grownup"

Tip #17: Be Fluent in Body Language

The key to using body language to attract the opposite sex is in making yourself

as approachable as possible.

Basically, you want to send the guy a message that he won’t get shot down

immediately if he tries to spark a conversation with you. Otherwise, he may never get the

nerve up to try.

First, avoid folding your arms, and don’t chew on gum, ice, or your fingernails.

Body-language experts say that the chewing indicates anxiety, frustration, or general

unrest—none of which are very attractive emotions.

According to body-language expert Patti Wood, you want to make yourself a

“safe” (read “approachable”) target. How do you accomplish that?

Don’t take up a lot of space (which, in body-language terms, is a sign of power

and superiority). So keep your stance feminine (feet less than six inches apart, toes turned

slightly inward) and your posture relaxed. According to Wood, “We are strong women,

but remember, we’re trying to get a man to come over and talk to us.” She explains, “You

have to show you have room for someone else in your life.”

Link to Book

Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.