Introduction We all know the socially clueless idiot who doesn't know how to interpret body language. However, it is important not to go to the other extreme and over-interpret body language. When I was younger I read all about body language, thinking it would give me a huge advantage over clueless men. Generally, body language tips are good, but do not hold fast to them.

Why "negative" signs can actually be positive It is often difficult to determine the cause of a person's negative body language. Negative body language can be turning the body away from you, crossing arms, pointing feet away from you, etc... Generally, these are signs the person is not interested or wants to leave.

But the reverse can actually be true. Women, like men can become nervous. I've hooked up with girls with very little resistance, even though they were showing these "negative" traits. If she perceives your SMV to be higher than hers, she might get nervous and close off. I've also had women start closing off their body when they grow impatient that I haven't escalated on them.

It is similar to how men can have very strange and bad body language when they are shy.

But body language can give you a clue that something is wrong Negative body language may not always be because of you. Perhaps she's crossing her arms because she knows her friends are looking and doesn't want to look like a slut. Perhaps the girl with her feet pointed away needs to pee. Perhaps she's just shy, but is attracted to you. There are numerous reasons why a girl can have negative body language and it will not always be because of you.

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