Like the peacock’s advantageous tail, or the male walrus that sportingly competes for multiple partners, humans too must play love’s capricious game of seduction.
First Cue in Body Language
Body language is used by both male and female as a way of conveying to desired mating partners that they are interested. The first major non-verbal mating sign is the glance. Although men are usually the first to initiate the conversation, they usually wait for body language cues from the woman – such as a glance, then a look away – before approaching. The glance from across the room reveals to each person that the other is physically interested.
Once the couple has made eye contact with glances, a smile usually follows. The smile shows that the person is open and friendly, and can be made by both parties. Smiling is a successful way of showing the other person that you are interested.
The action of a man buying a woman a drink is a key indicator that he would like to have a conversation with her. By doing this, the man is asking the woman if she would like to converse. Buying a woman a drink is usually a good way to start a conversation, as long as the woman returns the invitation.
Meanings behind a Touch
The female playing with her hair is a very common body language sign that reveals she is nervous, indicating that she is interested. This sign is successful, as most men know what it means, and therefore have the confidence that she will return his feelings.
When the man touches the woman’s back, he is telling her that he is sexually attracted to her. This is a successful way to display your feelings as most women know what that sign means. And if she is interested, she will further continue the conversation.
Mirroring Body Language
A woman mirroring a man’s body language – when the guy leans in, the girl leans in as well – shows that they are in-sync with one another. By the woman duplicating his actions she is telling him that she shares his feelings.
Both persons involved in this timeless ritual maintain an open and inviting position. They directly face each other with their hands to the side and possibly their palms facing up and towards the other. By doing this, they are exposing or presenting themselves to the other person.
Exerting Dominance
The male makes expansive gestures and rests his arms on seats adjacent to the ones on which they are sitting. This illustrates that the man is trying to exert sexual dominance over the female. This body language gesture can either succeed or fail, depending on how the female feels about being dominated by the male.
The Strongest Message is Not Verbal
When both parties nod their heads while each other is talking, they can make the other person feel that they are truly being listened too. This will create a positive reaction as the other person will feel important and respected.
One of the strongest signs of body language is when two people are hand in hand. This action loudly states that these two people are very much into each other. Holding hands is one of the first affectionate actions potential mating partners partake in.
Body language is innate. Many times, it is done unconsciously and it is the only universal source of communication used by all species on earth. It is one of mankind's most fascinating connections to the animal kingdom.
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