Loosen Up Brad and Angelina

Angelina Jolie, 39, pulled Brad Pitt, 50, close during a London event in February, but he didn't seem too amused.  Patti observes that "His hand is on his belly instead of being wrapped around her."  "They are not as connected here."

Patti gives this couple a 2 on the True Love Rating scale for Life & Style.

The couple gave each other more space during an event in June.  "Brad is standing away, but since it is her event, he is letting her shine."  Patti also notes that she loves the way they hold each other's hands here.  It shows that they are giving strength to each other."

Patti gives this couple a 4 on the True Love Rating scale for Life & Style.


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.

Bridge the Gap - Body Language of Emma Stone & Andrew Garfield

Andrew Garfield, 30, happily drew in his love, Emma Stone, 25, as they posed at the London premiere of the "The Amazing Spider-Man 2." But Emma didn't echo his tenderness observes Patti.  "She is leaning away with her upper body and it shows she does not want to be considered one unit with him yet."

Patti gives this couple a 2 1/2 on the True Love Rating scale for Life & Style

However, the two were in sync during a May stroll around NYC according to Patti.  "They are so beautifully in step with each other and their handhold shows they are one."

Patti gives this couple a 4 on the True Love Rating scale for Life & Style.

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.

One Mistake a Host of a Party or Event Should Never Make

One Mistake You Should Never Make as the Host of a Party

Do you want people to feel warm and welcomed into your home and have a lasting positive memory of your party? As a host you should always make it a point to greet your guests as they come into your home and say goodbye as they leave. A bad host is so caught up in the food and other details of the event that he or she ignores the most important element, the guests.  Immediately greeting your guest says nonverbally, "You come first." Greetings are designed to let those entering the space know everything is safe. Our primal limbic brains are wired to be on guard until we are warmly welcomed into a space. If you are extremely busy in the kitchen, you can give a close friend or family member the job of greeting the guests. Tell them exactly what their "job" is. Whether that is standing near the door and welcoming with a hug or a handshake, taking coats or serving each guest their first beverage.  Making sure everyone feels welcome is the MOST important thing.  (By the way if you have a excitable dog that barks and jumps make sure you arrange for a positive greeting from your pet or put the pet out of the way with a chew toy till most of the guests are there.)

In addition, kissing and or hugging goodbye symbolically says, "I leave you with affection." With a touch goodbye, the last memory your guest has of leaving the home is that he or she is surrounded by love. Touching on greeting are small social rituals with big impact. There is one fallback tactic that allows you to change this ritual.

So if you are hosting a large family gathering, office party of friends these are tips to make you a great host.




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.

Body Language read of Will and Jada Smith

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith brought the ice to the Vanity Fair Oscar party in March, according to Patti "the tightness of Jada's neck, head and mouth shows that she is angry."  Will exudes warmth - toward the camera but not her,
Their affections heated up when they hit the beach on June 9.  "Jada is pushing her heart up to him and Will's belly is pressed against her and his whole face is pointing toward her.  They have a sensual and a spiritual connection , observes Patti.

Patti gives this couple in March a 2 on the True Love Rating scale for Life & Style

Patti gives this couple in June a 5 on the True Love Rating scale for Life & Style


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.

Johnny & Amber - Chill in the Air

Engagements are meant to be blissful, but Johnny Depp, 50, and Amber Heard, 28, didn't get the memo.  At a May 6 event, Johnny forced a smile and put his arm around Amber, but Patti observes that Amber is not giving herself fully.  The way she holds her arm over her pelvis shows she has been harmed by infidelity.  The ice barely thawed as Amber visited Johnny on set June 2, notice how Amber has crossed her arms in front as he kisses her.  As if she does not want to be kissed!

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.