5 Body Language That Turns People Off
Do you find yourself seeming to cause people to dislike you or pull back? If so, it might be because of your unattractive body language. This is usually unintentional, like crossed arms, or staring or whatever it is, the good news is that we can learn about these unattractive body language signs and figure out how to fix them.
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00:00 Perhaps you've encountered someone with an eerie smile and others with soul-penetrating
00:05 stares.
00:06 Brace yourself, because we're about to reveal the alarming body language signals that turn
00:11 what can seem to be an ordinary encounter into a frightening experience.
00:17 Researchers from the University of Minnesota used a computer-animated 3D facial tool to
00:22 determine how people perceived different types of smiles.
00:25 The volunteers were shown photographs of people smiling in different ways, and then they were
00:30 asked to rate the smiles based on how they perceived them using terms like "fake"
00:34 or "genuine" and "creepy" or "pleasant."
00:37 The study figured out that smiles that were too wide and upturned, with a lot of teeth,
00:43 was creepy.
00:44 However, the creepiest smile of all was the "V" shaped smile.
00:48 Also people felt weirded out by smiles that did not sink in 125 milliseconds on both sides.
00:55 The eyes do the talking.
00:57 According to a study by psychologist Nicola Benetti and colleagues, a normal gaze consists
01:02 of initiating eye contact with the other person and then glancing away after 3.3 seconds.
01:08 However, the gaze can cross into creepy territory when it's longer or shorter than 3.3 seconds.
01:14 Uncomfortable feelings are the outcome of an unspoken social standard, not a physiological
01:20 response.
01:21 Throughout history, people have learned and adhered to a social standard for the duration
01:26 of mutual gaze.
01:27 Our instincts tell us 3 seconds seemed like the right amount of time to stare, much like
01:32 we innately know how strong our grasp should be when shaking hands with others.
01:37 Unwanted touch.
01:39 Imagine being in a crowded party with lively music.
01:42 You find yourself in the center of a crowd having a conversation with someone you hardly
01:45 know.
01:46 Then suddenly the person leans too close for comfort, constantly touching you and their
01:52 fingers stay longer than necessary on your arm.
01:56 Psychologist Dr. Ronald Ruggio explains that unwanted, excessive, or inappropriate touch
02:01 can be creepy.
02:02 For example, someone who awkwardly strokes certain parts of your body with either excessive
02:07 or slight pressure.
02:10 Face touching from a stranger can also be unsettling as opposed to shoulder tapping.
02:14 Blading.
02:16 Physical investigator Vanessa Van Edwards describes blading as a nonverbal cue to threaten
02:21 or intimidate.
02:22 You can see this position during a boxing competition where one of them leans forward
02:27 and the other does a blading stance.
02:29 The stance involves pulling their shoulders and moving their dominant leg backward.
02:34 This position also allows the opponent to only view and get the side of the body, which
02:39 is important to protect the vital organs.
02:41 When a person turns their torso away, it creates a barrier between themselves and others.
02:46 It's a closed off stance that may cause the other person to feel alienated or unwanted,
02:51 adding to the general feeling of uneasiness and creepiness.
02:55 Sneering.
02:56 Have you ever encountered a stranger who often wears a sneer on their face?
03:00 Paired with a piercing stare, you can't help but feel a chill down your spine.
03:05 In the book, the definitive book of body language, body language expert Alan Pease explains that
03:10 aggression or hostility can be shown by sneering.
03:13 When a person sneers, their upper lip curls and their eyes narrow, which indicates confrontational
03:18 or aggressive expressions.
03:20 This body language can create an uneasy feeling or threat.
03:24 Being aware of our own body language can help us create a respectful and welcoming environment.
03:29 In order to build trust, empathy, and understanding, we should recognize the potential creepiness
03:34 of certain body language signals.
03:36 When you know these signals, you can be more cautious when you're facing someone who exhibits
03:40 them, especially when your intuition tells you to stay away.
03:43 Did you find this video helpful?
03:45 Do share in the comment section the creepy body language signals that you notice in yourself
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