Actions speak louder than words.
A psychologist has revealed how you can notice if someone doesn’t like you almost immediately — solely based on their body language.
Francesca Tighinean, a Romanian native based in the US, who studied psychology at City University in London, explained the five ways you can tell someone just isn’t that into you.
In a one-minute TikTok clip uploaded on Dec. 20, Tighinean details the importance of eye contact, claiming a lack of it can be a red flag.
“One, avoiding eye contact,” the psychologist said. “This suggests they are trying to avoid deeper connection or conversation.”
Another sign to look out for involves pursing lips.
“Pressing lips is a nonverbal cue of irritation, stress, or disapproval,” Tighinean added.
You can also tell if someone dislikes you when they turn their body or feet away from you during a conversation.
“This can indicate a desire to disengage. They might subconsciously position themselves toward an exit or away from the interaction,” she continued.
When you interact with someone and you notice their arms crossed, they are setting up boundaries.
“Placing objects such as a bag or crossed arms between you can symbolize a need for psychological or physical space,” the expert said.
If the person takes a step back or maintains a noticeable distance, this could mean they are uncomfortable around you.
Facial expressions are a big indicator if someone doesn’t like you.
“‘A lack of genuine smiles or limited facial expressions signals disinterest or lack of warmth in the interaction,” Tighinean wrote.
Despite the psychologist being able to pin point when someone doesn’t like you, she always knows how to make people instantly like you.
In a resurfaced video, Tighinean lists several ways to become well liked by your peers such asking people to do a simple favor, calling them by their name and waiting a couple of seconds before responding to message because it makes the receiver feel like you’re being thoughtful with your response.
Many people online resonate with the tactic, claiming its help them become well liked.
“The name one works so well [not going to lie],” commented on person.
“The fact that i do all of these without even realizing,” a TikTokker chuckled.
“Realizing I’ve been doing all these things all my life , this why I’m cool with 70% of my city,” added another.
