How to Analyze People: Instantly Read Body Language, Learn Techniques for Speed Reading People, and Analyzing Behavior with Human Psychology by Victor Sykes

Author:Victor Sykes [Sykes, Victor]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-01-26T23:00:00+00:00

Thumb Displays

High Confidence Thumb Displays

I saved the best for the last. Although the thumb is just a digit on our hands, its functions cannot be undermined. For instance, the thumbs-up gesture is a nonverbal sign that shows confidence and high quality.

It’s commonly used by high-status individuals and professionals. John F. Kennedy was often seen moving around with his hands in his coat and his thumbs sticking out. Doctors and lawyers are often seen grasping their lapels with their thumbs sticking out. Even fashion brands utilize the thumbs display to show confidence and high quality of the product.

The thumbs display is another gravity-defying gesture that speaks of comfort and confidence. Those who use this gesture are often more acute in their thinking, more aware of their environment and sharper in their observations.

Low-Confidence Thumb Displays

Interestingly, we stick our thumbs in the pocket and let the fingers hang outside when we feel insecure or less confident about ourselves. It’s the complete opposite of the high-confidence gesture. In an office setting, this gesture clearly shouts to everyone, “I am unsure of myself.”

Carefully observe leaders and those in position of authority. They rarely exhibit this gesture since it’s a sign of insecurity or nervousness, and this is not good for team morale. You should know that thumb displays are highly accurate and they can help you to properly gauge who is struggling and who is feeling good about themselves.

In summary, our hands betray our innermost feelings. Most often, people tend to focus on controlling the facial features while neglecting the hands, which reveal more information.

Learning how to read the nonverbal signals of the hand might just be the difference that will boost your career path. By decoding the nonverbals of the hands, you can glean a great deal of information about how someone feels about you. And you can effectively transmit the right-hand gestures to others.

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