We all know that men and women think differently. That becomes obvious in the ways in which the two genders communicate. The manner in which the opposite sexes send and receive messages to one another is apparent in body language as well. You may not think that how you sit and stand, or what you do with your hands, matter when you talk, but it does. Whether or not you are even aware of it, your body is constantly sending messages to others.

Women Initiate Flirtatious Encounters

Studies show that women initiate 80% of flirtatious encounters. While men may think that they are making a play for a woman, it’s really the woman who signals whether she wants a man to approach her. To a man who isn’t sure, a woman’s body language can tell him how she really feels. While a woman may be expected to send the initial signals, it’s a man’s job to be able to read them correctly.

There are several common body language signals that women use when trying to attract the attention of a man.

There are several common body language signals that women use when trying to attract the attention of a man.

There are several common body language signals that women use when trying to attract the attention of a man. Tossing her hair to one side or moving it away from their face and shoulders is a sign that she is open to being approached. If a man notices her smoothing her hair, he may think that she is trying to look nice for him.

Holding a man’s gaze for a few seconds longer than normal gives him the impression that she is interested. If she continues to glance at him occasionally, he can’t help but think that she wants him to talk to her. Likewise, men are going to notice gestures that draw attention to her mouth. Simply wetting her lips or slowly putting on lipstick are often surefire ways to kindle a man’s interest even more.

Crossing or uncrossing her legs while stroking her thigh is interpreted as a definite sign of flirting. However, sitting with one leg pressed on top of the other with one hand resting on her thigh isn’t the only way to flirt. Some women loosen clothing or make a movement that reveals bare skin as way to call attention to their body.

Women Are Subtler Than Men

While women typically are subtler than men about their body language movements, they still get the message across. A man is going to know that her attention is focused on him if she extends her legs, knees or even her feet in his direction. When a woman likes what she sees, her eyes tend to blink more. For women reading this – if you don’t really like him, try not to blink too often; especially if he is watching.

The position of a woman’s shoulders can also signal her attraction to a man. By leaning forward in interest, she is pointing her shoulders directly toward him. Smiling at him will build his confidence more as she moves in closer. Some women tend to distance themselves by moving farther away or looking around the room while a man is talking.

This is one way of telling a man that she is not interested. If a man fails to get the message that the conversation is not going in the intended direction, then he needs to brush up on the meaning of a woman’s body language.

No one says that understanding a woman’s body language is particularly easy, but these are some of the physical signs that can help a man understand what may be going on inside her head.

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