What Do People See When They Look AT You?

John oh so true - people are watching and taking note.  Recently I had an interesting conversation with a gal that was looking for a job. I was interested at first until we started talking about her  old boss. All she did was frown when she talked about her old boss and really didn't have much to say that was good but rather what didn't work . That was a sign.

John, thanks to social media, it's not that difficult to learn about others. You're so right, eyes are on us all the time, that goes for every individual.

John, excellent observation and I do it all the time. I think I am a natural editor, always finding ways to improve my surroundings and at times, even people's mannerisms and body langugage (silently). I think most of us are often evaluating others. Hope to read more of your observations and posts!

This is a good question and the answers may be difficult.

John, you are so right.  Body language isn't just for the person we are speaking to!

John- body language is indeed important.  Leaning forward when listening to someone can show you're interested in what they have to say.  Or sitting back with your arms folded says something very different. 

Body language from the eyebows down is important in communication.

Good Morning John - non verbal communication is more than 70%.  What people watch speaks much louder than what we say.

John Wiley - Even though this post was written some time ago, it's very timely for me. For some strange coincidence, I turned on the TV yesterday and four women were discussing this topic. One lady accused her co-worker of always having a mean look on her face and for that reason, she was always afraid to say something for fear the other didn't like her. The other woman was taken aback! She really liked this other woman and wasn't even aware of how she looked to other people. Then she explained, she grew up in a tough neighborhood. She was a happy little girl, but her mother told her to quit smiling and being so happy all the time or other people would take advantage of her or hurt her. Tears, almost swelled up, as she told the story. She had no idea that the behavior was so engrained. Then she realized, it was disrupting her relationships with other people.