Determining and defining your potential as a job candidate

Question 1

Answer 1

• When someone keeps their distance from you when they shake your hand, that is exactly what they are doing—keeping a distance. - - They either don’t like you or are intimidated by you.
• If it happens on your initial meeting, you can chalk it up to nerves or that the person doesn’t know you yet.
• But if they give you a distant shake at the end of a meeting, rest assured that you most likely will not be getting along or doing business together.

Question 2

Answer 2

You may see people dusting off or brushing their shoulders with their hands as though they are grooming themselves. This may indicate deception during crucial questioning as though they are literally brushing away a lie. This grooming behavior, when there is no lint to be brushed off, is commonly seen when someone is attempting to deceive. It is usually first seen at the shoulders and continues down the body as you see the person systematically dust off his arms, torso, lap, and legs. It may also reflect a person’s insecurity.

Question 3

Answer 3

If you notice their forehead wrinkling with a crease in the middle above the nasal bridge, they don’t believe you.
It is therefore important for you to explain yourself further so they get your point.

Question 4

Answer 4

During business meetings, pay close attention to a person’s hands. You will see their open palms if they are being open, honest, and forthright.

Question 5

Answer 5

When his palms are down or turned to the side, that person may not be telling the whole story or may not believe what he himself is saying. He may be holding back important information or he may be less than forthright with you.

Question 6

Answer 6

When people speak to you and their hand is straight-forward, fingers held tightly together, and they make small karate choplike movements when they speak, it means they are emphatic about what they are saying. It will be difficult to change their mind because they are extremely committed to their point of view.

Question 7

Answer 7

If someone crosses her arms under the breasts or chest, above the abdomen, it may mean that she is chilly or just resting her arms on her tummy (something often seen with pregnant women).

If there is no muscle tension in the fingers as she does this, it is a good sign. It only becomes a bad sign when you see her tensing up and squeezing her forearm. In that case, it can mean stress, tension, or conflict.

Question 8

Answer 8

In the work arena, when your boss, colleague, or client points her toes in your direction, it can mean she is comfortable dealing with you and that she likes you, which usually translates into wanting to do business with you. If, however, someone’s toes are pointing toward the door or away from you, it’s a sign that person wants out of the situation.

Question 9

Answer 9

If you are meeting with someone and notice him tapping his feet and there is no music or his toes are on the ground but his heels are not, this is not a good sign. It means that he has lost interest or is restless and ready to leave.