To some almost from birth it is often easy to see others true thoughts.
But interesting just how many do not know, their body betrays their inner thoughts.
It came to me Today, mowing a strip outside my home and the three nearby a real estate agent pulled up bringing people to look at one .
I just gave a brief wave and continued to mow away but glancing up saw a look of pure contempt on the face of a teenage girl.
I doubt ever could I change my first thoughts about her.
But it is not unusual.
People in all walks of life have neon signs shouting just what their inner thoughts are.
Maybe we learn more about this instinct as we grow old, some would do well to learn early.

Could just be teenage angst Belly. Body language does tell a lot but often people may be shy or not aware of the facial expressions if they are a bit nervous - rather than overtly rude.

I know what you mean though, a surly cash register operator almost has me saying 'I hope your day gets better' when I leave; even after attempts at cheery comments fail to reveal the most sour of faces sometimes cannot change.

Body language is very important in conversation. The offences or slights taken on forums like OLO highlight the way our words without benefit of body language can seem harsher than if holding the same discussion in real life.

All very true pelican but some of us are unaware of just how much our body can tell about us.
That young girl in all probability was thinking why would we want to live here.
But she gave of different thoughts in my view, fact is the young some times do not regard elders as living beings.
It is all so true that written word too can have much between the lines, hence the saying.
More than once I have seen evidenc of it here.
That old line if you can fake sincerity you have it made seems true, conman and women can even control body talk.

Dear Belly,

I've had some bad experiences while taking my
mother (she's in her eighties), out shopping.
The impatience of some sales staff - and their
condescending attitudes often has me upset.
Although, I do admit - they are a minority.
Most people are understanding and helpful.

However, I had an incident in a restaurant that
made me giggle. I placed mum's order for lunch,
and when the meal arrived I didn't realize that
mum was pulling faces as she was cutting up her
food. The restaurant owner (who knows me well),
came up to our table and asked if mum's food
was allright? It was then I realised that she was
pulling faces. I re-assured him that everything
was fine. Mum had left her glasses at home - and
couldn't see what was on her plate - she was
pulling faces as she tried cutting up what was in
front of her. I ended up helping her, and her
face pulling stopped (much to the relief of the
restaurant owner).

Belly, regarding that teenager - forget about her.
She'll hopefully learn as she grows older - that
home is what you make of it - and not to judge
things superficially. She sounds like a bit of a
spoiled princess. Life will be the best teacher.

All very true foxy I too looked after my mum in her final years, well 25 of them.
She liked to laugh as I do and I often told her it was like living in mother and son a TV show.
But she had the last laugh.
Yes that young girl will learn but she's not alone.
Some of us instinctively read BL other may have heard of it and even read a book.
I am learning more daily about it and it is interesting to see so many are unaware they broadcast what they are thinking.

Dear Belly,

Body language is a fascinating thing to study.
Apparently people give a lot away without
even realising they're doing it. You have to
be careful how you come across in job interviews
for example. Don't swing your legs, or wear
jingly bracelets, if you're nervous. Don't avoid
eye-contact, give a firm handshake, et cetera.

I tend to play with my hair when I'm nervous - this
has been pointed out to me. Now I consciously try
to avoid doing that. My girlfriend rolls her tongue
around in her mouth, when she's concentrating. Which
is not a good look. And so on.

Body language gives so much away...