21 October 2026
Becoming a better observer does not mean collecting more confident opinions about people. It means noticing more of what actually happens and becoming clearer about what you still do not kn…
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21 October 2026
You see someone fold their arms. Before the movement has finished, a familiar explanation appears: they are defensive. It sounds plausible because you have heard it before. Yet you have not…
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21 October 2026
A conversation can feel different before anyone says anything about it. One person moves back, brings their arms closer to the torso or begins adjusting a sleeve. You have noticed a change.…
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19 October 2026
During a conversation, a person may face you while one foot points elsewhere. What can foot orientation, stance and movement actually tell us about attention or intention? SEE examines the …
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24 March 2026
Learn to notice what the face is communicating The human face can change in a fraction of a second. A movement of the eyebrows, tension around the mouth, narrowed eyes or a change in the po…
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22 March 2026
People constantly adjust their bodies in response to what is happening around them. A change in posture, movement, orientation or self-touch may be worth noticing — but it does not automati…
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27 January 2026
The feet and legs are an important part of whole-body observation. They can change position, direction and movement as people respond to their surroundings, other people and changing situat…
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18 January 2025
Hands and arms are among the most active parts of nonverbal communication. They move while we speak, react to changes around us, interact with objects and other people, and often shift as o…
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16 January 2025
Posture and body orientation can tell us a great deal about how people physically position themselves within an interaction. People lean forward, sit back, turn towards someone, angle their…
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