Body Language—Explained

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Can't figure someone out? Then you're probably not tuning in to her body language. We all speak without saying a word-you just need to know what to look for. Photo by: Phillip Friedman/Woman's Day

Have you ever been talking to someone when suddenly she crosses her arms? In that moment, the whole vibe of your conversation shifts. You start to feel a little defensive because you think that's how she's feeling. But are you reading her right, or just jumping to conclusions? The truth is, if you misread people's body language-or worse, don't pick up on it at all-you're missing more than you think.