The position and movements of the head play a huge role in indirect communication. Learning to decipher these signals is useful to read a person’s thoughts and feelings correctly.
• Lowering: Lowering the head and chin is a defensive ducking posture adopted in response to a threat. It may also be a sign of exhaustion or boredom. A lowered head with lowered eyes indicates submission, respect, insecurity or coyness, while with raised eyes it indicates flirting or defiance.
• Raising: Raising the head from a lowered position shows interest, while a sudden raise upwards indicates a question. A head raised to the ceiling may signify boredom or an intent focus on sound. A head thrust forward shows aggression.
• Tilting: A sideways or forward tilt to the head indicates curiosity, interest or doubt. It is also a sign of flirting. A tilt with a backward motion shows suspicion. The carotid artery in the neck gets exposed when the head is tilted, which may express vulnerability and encouragement.
• To and fro motion: Nodding shows agreement or approval, with the strength of the nod indicating the depth of agreement. Shaking the head sideways, on the other hand, signals dissent or censure. Nodding when listening to someone is an encouragement to continue, while shaking the head indicates a difference of opinion. A nod is also used for emphasis.
• Rotating: Rotating the head may indicate a stiff neck or boredom. It is also a gesture of dismissal or ignoring a person.
• Pointing: A head pointed steadily at someone shows interest in them, while a pointed twitch is used to subtly point out something to someone.
Correct head and body language helps you consciously send out the right kind of signals and communicate effectively with others
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