How to Read Female Body Language

How to Read Female Body Language

Learn how to interpret female body language to better understand a woman's interest, mood, and signals during interactions.

Reading female body language has baffled men for years. Women use more body language than men, and they are also more adept at reading it. This is why men who do not know how to read body language and fail to properly show their emotions often end up empty-handed at the end of the day.

• Observe signs of preening. A woman who is interested in a man tends to make her face look more attractive. She may toss her hair from side to side, stroke or comb it, or sweep it out of the way to reveal bare skin. She will also call attention to her body with movements that expose skin or accentuate her shape.
• Observe how she handles her hair. A woman touching her hair can indicate attraction or annoyance. If she runs her fingers through it slowly, it means she wants your attention. If she makes quick, jerky movements, she may be getting impatient, annoyed, or embarrassed.
• Observe her mouth. Women who are interested frequently lick their lips, slowly eat something with pleasure, or retouch their lipstick in a man's presence.

  However, if she frequently bites her lips, you may be giving off a very strong vibe or staring too hard, and she wants you to back off and give her some space.

• Observe her legs. When a woman is not interested, she will draw her legs together to signal that she does not welcome sexual advances. This also indicates that she is highly protective of her privacy.

  On the other hand, drawing her legs together and releasing them while touching her thighs is an indication of flirting. When her legs are together and her foot is bouncing back and forth with one shoe dangling, it can signal a blatant invitation to go out soon.

• Observe her method of contact. A woman who lightly touches you or looks for any excuse to touch you is showing an indication of attraction. However, the opposite is true if the touch is hurtful or if she starts striking you.
• Observe her hands and arms. A woman who leans back in her chair with her arms folded across her chest is annoyed. If the woman you are interested in shows this reaction, do not push too hard or you may end up getting slapped.

  Likewise, if she refuses to look at you while tapping her fingers on the bar, she may be uninterested and growing more annoyed by the minute.

• Observe her feet. Discreetly check the position of her feet while you are talking to her. If her toes are pointed toward you, she is interested in you or what you are saying. If not, she is probably looking for an excuse and a way out.

Despite these signals, never assume that all women’s body language is the same. A gesture you interpret as sexual may simply be a result of shyness. When you identify a positive sign of interest, look for a different sign from another part of her body to corroborate your theory.