Professional
While you are talking to your boss, they keep looking at their watch and avoiding eye contact.
Your boss is annoyed and wants out of the conversation
A friend who usually sends paragraphs replies with “k”
The friend may be busy, distracted, or not in the mood to talk
A cashier avoids eye contact and doesn't talk much
They are tired or annoyed
A friend cancels plans several times in a row
They may be going through a busy period of life or are feeling distant from the friendship
Someone hesitates before answering a question in a group
They may feel unsure about their answer
Your boss says, “You might want to rethink this section”
Your work needs improvement
A friend texts and calls you multiple times in a row
They have something urgent/important to tell you
Someone takes a step back during a conversation
They want personal space
A friend becomes quieter after you share good news
They may be feeling jealous
A person offers you the last piece of food even though it is their favorite dish
They care about you and are being polite
When working on a group project with your coworkers, they stop assigning a certain group member tasks
They do not think his/her work is up to their standard, or they may think that person is feeling overwhelmed
A friend stops replying to your messages
They may be mad at you or too busy to respond
A waitress repeatedly looks around the restaurant while taking your order
She feels busy and wants to exit the conversation
A friend changes the subject when you talk about a problem
They may not know how to help or feel uncomfortable
You show your friend your new shoes, and they smile while giving you a thumbs-up
They like your shoes
Your boss frequently hovers around you as you're working on an important task
They want to make sure you're completing the task correctly
Someone does not reply to your text for hours when they usually respond right away
They are busy
A stranger at the store continuously responds with 'yeah' and 'ok'
They are not engaged in the conversation
A friend keeps checking their phone during a conversation
They are bored or don't like the topic of conversation
You come out of your room wearing a t-shirt and jeans to go to a fancy dinner, your mom scrunches her face and points back to your room
She wants you to go change into a different outfit
Your boss asks you to stay after a big group meeting to talk one-on-one
They want to talk about something with you provately (could be good or bad)
A friend is replying quickly to your messages and is sending funny pictures and videos
They are feeling happy and are excited to talk to you
During a conversation, the person nods politely and smiles at you
They want you to know they are listening
A friend remembers something small you mentioned weeks ago and brings it up later
They listen to what you say and value your friendship
After trying your ice cream, your friend makes a disgusted face
They do not like the flavor you chose