Single soldiers warned of body language pitfalls

Dating soldiers should make sure they do not misread body language this Valentine’s day, according to an expert.

Judi James, one of the UK’s leading body language specialists, warned that a smile from a woman does not necessarily mean she is feeling amorous, whereas if a man smiles it is likely to mean that he wants to be more than just friends.

Her comments follow the findings of a study carried out by the makers of Juvederm Ultra Smile, which found that 93 per cent of UK women only grin to appear friendly.

Ms James commented: "Both genders happily mimic ‘sexual attraction’ smiles as a general social signal while men tend to feel less pressure to smile in a social situation, saving their ‘attraction smiling’ for the moment they meet a potential mate".

Earlier this week, research from chocolate brand Rolo revealed that showing a loved one you care is the way to go, with a kiss and a cuddle being the most romantic Valentine’s Day gesture a man can make.