Sunday, February 26, 2012

Employee Body Language Revealed: Legs, Feet

Trying to catch unconscious body language? 
Lower your head a bit. It turns out that people don't always pay much attention to what they're doing with their legs or feet.

Crossed Legs 
in men: uncertainty, closed-mindedness
in women: [varies]

Leg Language DECODED
seated
legs extended and crossed at ankle: comfortable, relaxed
legs crossed over the knee: closed-mindedness (sometimes)
one leg's ankle rested over the knee of the other leg: dominating/aggressive, confidence
one leg's ankle rested over the knee of the other leg (with a hand holding the ankle): stubborn, decisive
legs crossed, one foot rested behind the other leg. legs are angled in one direction: insecurity, shyness


standing
legs crossed: insecurity, decisiveness, submission

Feet First 
fidgeting: impatience, anticipation, anxiety, boredom
ankles twisted together: insecurity, negative attitude

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