Body Language Signs That Have a Hidden Meaning

Have you ever noticed how when you’re in a heated argument, the other person suddenly looks down at their feet? Or maybe you’ve done it yourself? That’s because lowering your gaze is a natural response to feelings of fear, guilt, or submission. It’s a way of avoiding confrontation and indicating that you’re not a threat.

Think about it, when you’re scared, what do you do? You avert your eyes and look away. When you’re feeling guilty, you can’t even bring yourself to make eye contact because you know you’re in the wrong. And when you’re feeling submissive, you lower your gaze as a sign of respect and deference to the other person.