Not all people are as understandable as an open book. However, it is possible to get an idea of who we meet by learning to "read between the lines", just as we do when looking for dominant themes or imagery in a novel. Try to analyze a person by evaluating their clothing, body language and behavior.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Judging by the "Cover"
Step 1. Identify a typical garment for each trade; a lab coat, tool belt, dyed overalls, suit jacket and tie, or uniform can tell you a lot about a person's profession
Use this information to determine a person's age (perhaps too young for a particular job) and occupation (professional, skilled worker, retiree, and so on).
Step 2. Look for wrinkles
The lines around the eyes, mouth, and neck can help you roughly identify a person's age. Brown spots on the hands can also be a good indication.
Step 3. Try to identify the degree of comfort
Generally wealth, or the desire to be rich, shines through in the quality of the clothing they wear - accessories, shoes, an expensive watch, diamond earrings, a designer handbag, and even a haircut.
- Alternatively, look for signs of excessive thrift. Faded, cheap clothes, or a worn pair of shoes can indicate that a person may not have large financial resources.
- Although these signals can give indications on the social class to which a person belongs, they are not necessarily sufficient to give a correct interpretation of his possible behavior.
Step 4. Evaluate attention to detail
If a person has their hair in place, their clothes well ironed, and they care about style, it means they are meticulous. On the other hand, someone who wears more casual clothes and doesn't bother with their hair is probably a creative person or just plain messy.
Step 5. Move on to examine your body language
Just as the saying goes, "you can't judge a book by its cover"; just observing how a person dresses is just the simplest, but least accurate, way of assessing their personality.
Method 2 of 3: Interpreting Body Language
Step 1. Notice if the person you are talking to tends to move away from you when they answer
This behavior may indicate that the person is not feeling comfortable. Even repeatedly touching your thighs or head with your hands can be indicative of stress.
Step 2. Notice the signs of aversion
A clenched jaw or a pronounced pout indicates anger; Suddenly crossing your arms or crossing your legs are also considered negative signs.
Step 3. Pay attention to eye contact
Avoiding gaze or staring into someone's eyes for too long can be a sign of a lie. It is difficult to intentionally alter it. So, if you don't notice evasive or too prolonged glances, it is likely that the person in front of you is a sincere and relaxed person.
Step 4. Look for signs of distraction
Looking at a watch or cell phone can be a sign of boredom, but it could also simply indicate that the person is in the habit of checking messages or emails often. If, on the other hand, he starts another activity while he is talking to you, it would be a much clearer sign of his attention or not.
Step 5. Count your blinks
An increased blink indicates nervousness. This can have a positive meaning, such as a physical attraction, or instead be an unconscious manifestation of the discomfort of being the center of attention.
Step 6. Trust your instincts
Often the face takes on micro-expressions that exactly reflect our thoughts; however, these expressions disappear so quickly that only the subconscious can register them. Micro-expressions are more indicative than body language cues are.
Method 3 of 3: Read Behavior and Motivation
Step 1. Analyze the smile or laugh to make sure it is sincere
If the mouth is raised at the corners, but the eyes remain impassive, it means that the smile is fake. The person may be trying to lie or feel uncomfortable.
Step 2. Pay attention to changes in behavior
Those who keep their arms crossed but then open them or pull them towards you show that they are comfortable. Also, if someone you are close to starts using new attitudes or expressions, it means that they are going through an emotional or physical change.
Step 3. Identify the signs that are an expression of the lust for power
The type of individual who exhibits these characteristics seeks recognition and aspires to leadership positions. He tends to want to prevail in discussions and to want to manage or influence others.
Observing behavior can be helpful in understanding a person's motivation and trying to predict future actions
Step 4. Find someone who is motivated to belong to a group or to connect with others
This type of person tends to have a lot of friendships and loves the role of mediator. It tends to seek acceptance from others.
Step 5. Take note of the reasons for achieving the goals
A person who sets hard-to-reach goals, prefers individual work and is always looking for new challenges is probably motivated more by the desire for his own success than by power or belonging to a group.
