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Read the Unspoken
Meaning often begins before speech.
Humans continuously interpret facial expression, gaze, posture, movement, personal distance and context — often in fractions of a second, mostly without noticing.
A single gesture does not prove what someone thinks or feels. Context matters.
Six channels of observation
Select a channel to reveal what research suggests.
Eyes
Gaze direction guides shared attention: we automatically follow where others look. Eye contact can be associated with interest or engagement — and its comfortable amount varies widely across cultures and individuals.
Keep in mind
Looking away does not mean lying.
Observe → Think → Reveal
- 1. Observe
- 2. Think
- 3. Reveal
Look at the scene for a moment. Notice before you judge.