8 Early Signs That Someone
Dislikes What You're Saying
Ever had one of those moments where
your mouth says "I'm totally digging this convo" but your body
screams "Get me the heck outta here!"? We've all been there - trapped
in a dreaded awkward interaction, praying for a flash mob to bust in and whisk
us away to safety.
But fear not, socially-challenged
friends! We've teamed up with body language savant Logan from Observe to decode
those subtle signs your body uses to rat you out. It's like having a mole on
the inside, except the mole is...you. Strap in for a rip-roariously
cringeworthy master class.
The Telltale Signs Your Body is So
Over This Chat:
- Foot Flee: If your tootsies are headed for the exit,
your brain literally wants to follow.
- Leg-Cross, Bore-Toss: Crossing those legs mid-chat is a
classic "I'm zoning out here" move. Somebody get this person a
ShoulderBuddy stat!
- Leanirvana: Torso twisted like a pretzel? They've
achieved transcendental discomfort.
- Soothers Gotta Soothe: Arm rubbing, neck scratching -
it's your body's way of saying "Pls send halp."
- Lip Zzzip: Those compressed lips are the bodyguard
keeping your true feelings locked up tight.
- Eyes Lies: A fake smile says "I'm tooootally
listening" while the eyes narrrrat.
- Squinty Stinkeye: When someone utters something sketchy
and your eyelids go
sQqUuuIiInT
So next time you're trapped in a
convo drift, whip out your body language decoder ring. If you're hitting
multiple uh-oh signals, it's time to shake things up - either change the
subject or just exit stage left (but do it subtly so THEY don't catch on).
The goal isn't to be a people-pleaser, it's to read the room like a pro. That way you can save your social stamina for the real keepers - you know, the folks who actually dig your vibe.
NEAL LLOYD
