Cues of attraction such as preening, prolonged gaze and increased mirroring.
Two people in conversation smooth their hair, lean closer and laugh more easily together. The small acts of self presentation and attentiveness gather into a clear mutual interest.
Read clusters of attentiveness, mirroring and self presentation as signs of mutual interest. It is the gathering of several such signs, not any one, that suggests genuine attraction.
Friendliness is easily mistaken for romantic interest, so read with humility and respect. Warmth and good manners can look like courtship to a hopeful eye, so never presume.
Clusters of nervous behaviour that commonly appear under the pressure of being assessed.
ExploreSmall reactions that leak satisfaction or discomfort during bargaining.
ExploreGroups of cues that may accompany dishonesty, such as inconsistency and pacifying behaviour.
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