If you’ve seen any movie or TV show about poker, you’ve heard of a “tell”. A tell is a habit or bodily action that gives something away, most often that the person is bluffing. Body language is very real, and because it’s typically unconsciously motivated, learning to read it can give you a distinct advantage in communicating with others.Determine a person’s baselineNotice how the person naturally behaves. How do they interact with others? Are they gregarious and confident? Quiet and shy? How do they sit? Are they rigid and closed off? Loose and open?Look for deviationsObserve the person’s comfort level. Do they seem authentic in their behavior? Are they communicating something disingenuous, like false confidence?Focus on the body, not the facePeople who are trying to be dishonest are often aware of their face. They may not be aware of the rest of their body.The lower down on the body, the more reliable the information.Notice the person’s feet. Do they tell a different story...