{"id":698,"date":"2021-11-29T16:46:20","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T16:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/?p=698"},"modified":"2021-12-29T13:28:14","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T13:28:14","slug":"signs-someone-doesnt-like-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/signs-someone-doesnt-like-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell If Someone Doesn\u2019t Like You by 12 Body Language Cues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When we meet new people, we form first impressions really fast without even realizing it. Some people immediately win our trust and fondness; others make us feel uncomfortable without any obvious reason.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, you may want to know if <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/questions-to-ask-someone-you-just-met\/\">someone you just met<\/a> likes you or not. Whether we talk about sexual attraction or a friendly interest, there are indicators that betray dislike.<\/p>\n<p>So how to tell if someone doesn\u2019t like you? All it takes is to observe their body language. People\u2019s words and even faces can lie, but their bodies always reveal their true feelings.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #222222;color:#222222\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #222222;color:#222222\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/signs-someone-doesnt-like-you\/#12_Body_Language_Signs_Someone_Doesnt_Like_You\" title=\"12 Body Language Signs Someone Doesn\u2019t Like You\">12 Body Language Signs Someone Doesn\u2019t Like You<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/signs-someone-doesnt-like-you\/#1_They_make_little_or_no_eye_contact\" title=\"1. They make little or no eye contact\">1. They make little or no eye contact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/signs-someone-doesnt-like-you\/#2_They_turn_away\" title=\"2. They turn away\">2. They turn away<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/signs-someone-doesnt-like-you\/#3_They_keep_a_distance\" title=\"3. They keep a distance\">3. They keep a distance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/signs-someone-doesnt-like-you\/#4_They_keep_their_arms_crossed\" title=\"4. They keep their arms crossed\">4. They keep their arms crossed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/signs-someone-doesnt-like-you\/#5_They_point_their_feet_away\" title=\"5. They point their feet away\">5. They point their feet away<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/signs-someone-doesnt-like-you\/#6_They_dont_nod_when_you_talk\" title=\"6. They don\u2019t nod when you talk\">6. They don\u2019t nod when you talk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/signs-someone-doesnt-like-you\/#7_They_constantly_check_their_phonewatch_or_look_at_their_feet\" title=\"7. They constantly check their phone\/watch or look at their feet\">7. They constantly check their phone\/watch or look at their feet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/signs-someone-doesnt-like-you\/#8_Their_pupils_constrict\" title=\"8. Their pupils constrict\">8. Their pupils constrict<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/signs-someone-doesnt-like-you\/#9_Their_feet_stand_steadily_on_the_ground\" title=\"9. Their feet stand steadily on the ground\">9. Their feet stand steadily on the ground<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/signs-someone-doesnt-like-you\/#10_Their_body_language_is_unresponsive\" title=\"10. Their body language is unresponsive\">10. Their body language is unresponsive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/signs-someone-doesnt-like-you\/#11_They_dont_smile\" title=\"11. They don\u2019t smile\">11. They don\u2019t smile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/signs-someone-doesnt-like-you\/#12_Communication_feels_forced\" title=\"12. Communication feels forced\">12. Communication feels forced<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Body_Language_Signs_Someone_Doesnt_Like_You\"><\/span>12 Body Language Signs Someone Doesn\u2019t Like You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_They_make_little_or_no_eye_contact\"><\/span>1. They make little or no eye contact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/avoiding-eye-contact\/\">Eye contact<\/a> is a huge predictor of attraction and interest. When we like someone, we tend to use every opportunity to look them in the eye. It\u2019s our unconscious way to show that we are interested in what they are saying.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, when we don\u2019t like someone, we will do the opposite. Our eye contact will be too short or even non-existent. The person who doesn\u2019t like you will prefer to look elsewhere.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_They_turn_away\"><\/span>2. They turn away<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another important cue is someone\u2019s body position. Are they leaning toward you or is their body oriented away?<\/p>\n<p>When we like and trust someone, we feel comfortable in their company and lean towards them. When the opposite is true, we instinctively turn away.<\/p>\n<p>Body language expert and former FBI agent <strong>Joe Navarro<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/spycatcher\/201107\/intention-desire-denial-reluctance-behaviors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">says<\/a> that these subtle behaviors are controlled by our brains\u2019 limbic system that is responsible for our survival and safety.<\/p>\n<p>Our belly is an extremely vulnerable area where many vital organs are located, so we subconsciously try to protect it. This is why we turn our belly away from someone we dislike or mistrust.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_They_keep_a_distance\"><\/span>3. They keep a distance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another obvious sign someone doesn\u2019t like you is that they are trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/when-friends-distance-themselves-from-you\/\">distance themselves from you<\/a>. It means that they will avoid touching you or getting close to you.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, if you just met someone, it makes sense to keep a safe distance. After all, you don\u2019t know this person and are unsure whether you can trust them or not, so this behavior is reasonable.<\/p>\n<p>But if someone you\u2019ve known for a while seems to distance themselves from you, especially when you are trying to get closer to them, it\u2019s a huge sign they don\u2019t like you.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s another unconscious behavior that aims to protect us from something or someone we don\u2019t trust.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_They_keep_their_arms_crossed\"><\/span>4. They keep their arms crossed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Crossed arms betray closed body language, which often translates to disagreement and disapproval. Of course, sometimes closed body language can also betray a <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/aloof-personality-traits\/\">reserved personality<\/a> and insecurity. So you should be careful with this one.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you repeatedly notice that someone crosses their arms when you speak, it could be a sign of dislike. This person\u2019s body says, \u201c<em>I don\u2019t agree with you, I don\u2019t like what you are saying<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_They_point_their_feet_away\"><\/span>5. They point their feet away<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/spycatcher\/200911\/what-the-feet-and-legs-say-about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Navarro<\/a>, someone\u2019s feet and legs reveal their true feelings more than anything else. People can fake their facial expressions, but they can\u2019t control their feet and legs when they are distressed or uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<p>Say that you just got to a social gathering. You are approaching a group of people to say hello and have a chat. Watch their feet. Are they turning toward you as soon as these people see you? Or do they remain still or are pointed away from you?<\/p>\n<p>People can fake their smiles and say social niceties just to look polite. But if they don\u2019t like you, their bodies and feet will be oriented away from you, and they can\u2019t help it.<\/p>\n<p>So if you suspect that someone doesn\u2019t like you, observe their feet when you approach them or talk to them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_They_dont_nod_when_you_talk\"><\/span>6. They don\u2019t nod when you talk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-647\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/group-of-people-talking.jpg\" alt=\"group of people talking\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/group-of-people-talking.jpg 800w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/group-of-people-talking-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/group-of-people-talking-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nodding your head is another indicator of interest and approval. We subconsciously move our heads up and down as the other person talks if we approve and agree with their words. It also shows that we are paying attention and are actively involved in the conversation.<\/p>\n<p>When someone dislikes you or what you say, their neck will be stiff. Or they may simply be bored and not follow at all. In either case, they won\u2019t nod when you talk.<\/p>\n<p>This body language cue translates into \u201c<em>I don\u2019t agree with\/<a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/signs-your-friend-doesnt-care-about-you\/\">care about what you say<\/a>\u201d <\/em>or <em>\u201cI don\u2019t find this conversation interesting<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_They_constantly_check_their_phonewatch_or_look_at_their_feet\"><\/span>7. They constantly check their phone\/watch or look at their feet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you like someone, you are interested in what they have to say and are fully engaged in the conversation. You show it with the nonverbal cues we already discussed above such as nodding your head, leaning toward the person, and maintaining eye contact.<\/p>\n<p>But when you are bored and find the other person dull or annoying, you will focus your attention on anything else but them.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you may check your phone all the time to see if there are any texts or notifications from social media. Or you may constantly look at your watch without even realizing it. If you are bored, you may also look at your feet and think about something else instead of listening to the other person.<\/p>\n<p>If someone behaves this way when you talk, then they probably don\u2019t like you. Alternatively, they are indifferent and feel bored in your company.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Their_pupils_constrict\"><\/span>8. Their pupils constrict<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>How to tell if someone doesn\u2019t like you? Look at their pupils. It\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/direct.mit.edu\/jocn\/article-abstract\/33\/2\/315\/95541\/Attractiveness-in-the-Eyes-A-Possibility-of?redirectedFrom=fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">well-known fact<\/a> that our pupils dilate when we see something or someone we like. So when the opposite happens, they constrict.<\/p>\n<p>However, it may be quite difficult to catch this nonverbal cue, especially if the other person doesn\u2019t make much eye contact. But if you manage to see that their pupils constrict when they look at you, it\u2019s a sign they don\u2019t find you interesting or attractive.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Their_feet_stand_steadily_on_the_ground\"><\/span>9. Their feet stand steadily on the ground<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Navarro <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/spycatcher\/201812\/2-behaviors-convey-interest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">explains<\/a> that when we feel comfortable and relaxed, we tend to cross our legs. When the opposite is true, we keep our feet steadily on the ground. We do it because we want to be able to run away at any given second.<\/p>\n<p>Once again, it\u2019s our limbic brains that govern these behaviors. When we feel uncomfortable around someone, our bodies are tense, and our subconscious gets us ready for fighting or running away. To get away from the perceived threat, we also need to keep our feet firmly down.<\/p>\n<p>So if someone doesn\u2019t like you, they won\u2019t feel relaxed in your company, and this is why they also won\u2019t cross their legs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Their_body_language_is_unresponsive\"><\/span>10. Their body language is unresponsive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When we are interested in someone, we unconsciously mirror their body language. Just like nodding our heads or looking them in the eye, it\u2019s a way to show that we follow with what the person is saying.<\/p>\n<p>If someone doesn\u2019t find you appealing or interesting, they won\u2019t mirror you. You may change your body position and move your hands as you talk, but the person will remain still.<\/p>\n<p>It is also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3840169\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an indicator<\/a> that they don\u2019t empathize with you. We tend to feel empathy for the people who seem similar to us in one or another way.<\/p>\n<p>So if someone\u2019s body language is unresponsive, they might believe that they have nothing in common with you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_They_dont_smile\"><\/span>11. They don\u2019t smile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/body-language-no-smile.jpg\" alt=\"body language no smile\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/body-language-no-smile.jpg 800w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/body-language-no-smile-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/body-language-no-smile-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another one of the telling signs someone doesn\u2019t like you is that he or she doesn\u2019t smile at you. And even when they do, it looks more like a fake smirk.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/a-neurologist-explains-how-to-spot-a-fake-smile-2016-7?r=UK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Experts say<\/a> that when we are interested in someone, we tend to show our upper teeth while smiling. It\u2019s another behavior that happens subconsciously and betrays trust and appeal toward someone.<\/p>\n<p>Then there are also a few facial expressions that can help you tell a fake smile from a genuine one.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if the person smiles, but their eyes don\u2019t sparkle with joy, then most likely, they are faking it. The same is true if their eyes remain wide open. A genuine smile involves both the muscles of the mouth and those of the eyes.<\/p>\n<p>So if someone smiles only with their mouth while their eyes remain indifferent, they are pretending to enjoy your company. In reality, they probably don\u2019t find you interesting or funny.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Communication_feels_forced\"><\/span>12. Communication feels forced<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Want to know how to tell if someone doesn\u2019t like you? Pay attention to your own emotional responses.<\/p>\n<p>The feeling you get when you spend time together is another nonverbal cue that reveals whether the person likes you or not. Do you feel comfortable, relaxed, and free to express your opinion? Does the conversation flow easily?<\/p>\n<p>Or do you have a feeling that communication is forced and the other person doesn\u2019t really want to talk to you?<\/p>\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s quite a subjective emotional experience. But if you listen carefully to your own gut instincts, you will feel the difference between someone who genuinely enjoys your company and someone who just pretends to.<\/p>\n<p>When you get a vague feeling that <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/signs-someone-doesnt-want-to-be-your-friend\/\">someone doesn\u2019t want to be here with you<\/a> and doesn\u2019t enjoy the conversation, there is probably an actual basis behind it. So don&#8217;t ignore this feeling.<\/p>\n<p>These are some of the body language cues that reveal dislike and disapproval. I hope this information helps you make better sense of other people\u2019s attitudes toward you so that you don\u2019t find yourself in the wrong company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we meet new people, we form first impressions really fast without even realizing it. Some people immediately win our trust and fondness; others make us feel uncomfortable without any obvious reason. 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