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How accurate is body language? Is it really possible to determine a threat or dishonesty through body language? This has been studied extensively across all cultures. People in certain professions such as law enforcement and negotiation receive extensive training in reading body language.
Studies say that that in face to face contacts, 70% to 80% of the communication is through body language. Most of us read body language unconsciously without an awareness of it. We get a feeling about a person, but cannot identify exactly what makes our skin prickle. Sometimes we may call it “intuition.” However, it may be that we are picking up some body language signals.
I used to work with a therapist who provided treatment for juvenile sexual offenders. She would say to trust your “ick meter.” She meant that these clients could be grooming you, and if something felt weird (or icky), it probably was.
Body language is an element of our “human-ness” that occurs across cultures. Postures and facial expressions are often subconscious movements that convey our feelings and intentions. These are involuntary movements that we generally have no control over.
With training and practice, we can put on our “poker face.” However, this takes effort and intense concentration. Otherwise, the “tells” will be broadcast to the other players.
People are not good at disguising their body language. Feelings of distrust arise when the spoken words say one thing and the body language says another. It is difficult to disguise body language, so as a general rule, trust the message conveyed by the body language.