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There's nothing worse than being on a first date and trying to work out how the other person feels about you. For most of us, we want to impress someone and know that they want to go out with us again, so sitting there trying to work out if they like you can lead to an anxious experience. <\/p>\n

However, if you know the telltale body language signs, you can actually end up knowing if someone's going to give you the thumbs up or thumbs down at the end of the night and cut out all that worrying. <\/p>\n

In the first of a two-part series, we look at what guys really mean with their body language. <\/p>\n

Eyebrows<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most expressive parts of the human body is the eyebrows, and just knowing what a guy means with his facial expressions can give you a clue as to how your date is going. <\/p>\n

If he raises his eyebrows while you're talking, it normally means that he's trying to play it cool and look a little bit aloof or that he thinks you've just said something adorable. According to experts, though, the good news is that it normally means he likes you. Men raise their eyebrows to take in as much of what's in front of them as they can, and that can only be a positive. <\/p>\n

Rocking back and forth<\/strong><\/p>\n

From a positive to a definite negative – if the guy sitting opposite you is gently rocking, it is likely to mean that he feels uncomfortable and potentially wants to leave. According to body language gurus, this motion is like a craving for comfort, and it may be that he feels like he's out of his own comfort zone. <\/p>\n

If you've not said something that you think would put him in this position, it might just be that he's not that interested. It might just be time to call for the bill. <\/p>\n

Touching his face<\/strong><\/p>\n

Look out for this one when you're doing the talking – it's a good sign! While some may misinterpret fidgeting like this to mean that he's bored or uninterested, it's actually the opposite. When a guy is touching his face, he's keen to listen to every little thing you say and wants to know more. If you see this, put a tick in the positive box. <\/p>\n

Talk with the hands<\/strong><\/p>\n

If someone is gesturing with their hands, it normally means that they're really looking to put their point across and express themselves. According to experts, the wider the hand gestures are, the better. Unless you're arguing about something, then the fact that he's so eager to express himself can mean that he really likes you and wants you to understand him. It can also be a sign that he wants to tell you he likes you but can't find the words to say it, according to some, so try taking a leap of faith and making the first move. <\/p>\n

Crossed arms<\/strong><\/p>\n

Probably one that we all know, here, but if a guy is leaning away from you with crossed arms, he's really not interested, and he doesn't even want you to think he is. This gesture is designed at protecting himself and keeping you out, and it's among the most obvious body language signs to interpret. When you see this one, it can often be the case that the date has gone beyond the point of being saved. It might be time to call that taxi and pay the bill. <\/p>\n

Reaching towards you<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is one of the best of all the signs you're likely to see on a first date, and is something you're likely to witness on a first date at a restaurant. If he really likes you, he may well display it with some of the signs from above, but if he's looking to take it a step further, he's probably going to reach out towards you subtly across the table, laying his hand near yours. This is a man asking for permission to touch you. If you like him back, try gently touching his hand to give him the signal that you're also interested. \"ADNFCR-2867-ID-801757422-ADNFCR\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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