How to Read Anyone Instantly

Have you ever wanted to know what someone was feeling or what they mean to say based on their body language, gestures, eye contact, facial expressions, or behavior alone? Maybe you’ve seen too many episodes of Sherlock, and so now you’re determined to become a detective yourself. While no one can read another’s mind - not even Sherlock Holmes is that good - there are some tricks that can help you get a better understanding of others, and what they really mean to say. Here are some tips on how to read anyone instantly!

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References:

Naumann, L. P., Vazire, S., Rentfrow, P. J., & Gosling, S. D. (2009). Personality Judgments Based on Physical Appearance. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 35(12), 1661–1671. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167209346309

Paler, J. (2020, September 22). 17 psychological tricks that can you help you read people like an open-book. Hack Spirit. https://hackspirit.com/how-to-read-people/.

Orloff, J. (2014, February 26). Three Techniques to Read People. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-freedom/201402/three-techniques-read-people.

Whitbourne, S. K. (2018, April 14). 3 Types of Smiles and What They Say About You. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201804/3-types-smiles-and-what-they-say-about-you.

Stanborough, R. J. (2019, June 29). What Is a Duchenne Smile and How Can It Influence Other People? Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/duchenne-smile.

Barker, E. (2017, May 4). How to Read People: Five Secrets Backed by Research. Observer. https://observer.com/2016/07/how-to-read-people-5-secrets-backed-by-research/.

Bariso, J. (2015, November 24). An FBI Agent Shares 9 Secrets to Reading People. Inc.com. https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/an-fbi-agents-9-ways-to-read-people.html.

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