Someone crossing their arms might be an indication of defensiveness; then again they might be cold or have a curry stain on their shirt 77
If you want to connect with someone keep your body turned away from them at an angle of about 45 degrees. The advantages of the angled body position are that it is less threatening and it allows you to observe a lot with your peripheral vision 79
If the eyes are narrow that indicates the person feels threatened and you will need to back off. Unlike other symbols, this is global not cultural 80
Even if you have no intention of getting to know someone really well, smiling acknowledges you have noticed them 83
How to develop your empathy and understanding of people while maintaining boundaries 70-71
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