Comments on: Gender Differences: Female Body Language http://www.learntowritefiction.com/gender-differences-female-body-language/ tools, systems and strategies to help you write your novel Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:30:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Aaron Davis http://www.learntowritefiction.com/gender-differences-female-body-language/comment-page-1/#comment-3985 Aaron Davis Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:31:27 +0000 http://www.learntowritefiction.com/?p=52#comment-3985 You should not have to worry about what you just wrote. I do the same, and it is not really surprising why people ask me to repeat things. I mumble, talk a bit fast, and quietly, although sometimes I talk a bit loudly, especially when I am projecting my voice, or when I am excited or nervous. I am just like women as you describe them, even though I am a man. You should not have to worry about what you just wrote. I do the same, and it is not really surprising why people ask me to repeat things. I mumble, talk a bit fast, and quietly, although sometimes I talk a bit loudly, especially when I am projecting my voice, or when I am excited or nervous. I am just like women as you describe them, even though I am a man.

]]> By: Michelle Earl http://www.learntowritefiction.com/gender-differences-female-body-language/comment-page-1/#comment-3809 Michelle Earl Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:23:55 +0000 http://www.learntowritefiction.com/?p=52#comment-3809 This is exactly what I was looking for! I'm a writer, and you don't go around thinking about your own body language (or for that matter, other people's), so it's really tough sometimes to write about it. I have a visual impairment too, so I miss a lot of subtleties. Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for! I'm a writer, and you don't go around thinking about your own body language (or for that matter, other people's), so it's really tough sometimes to write about it. I have a visual impairment too, so I miss a lot of subtleties. Thank you!

]]> By: kare anderson http://www.learntowritefiction.com/gender-differences-female-body-language/comment-page-1/#comment-323 kare anderson Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:33:17 +0000 http://www.learntowritefiction.com/?p=52#comment-323 With that in mind, what parts of a face most influence first impressions? http://sayitbetter.typepad.com/say_it_better/2008/08/what-make-us-wa.html With that in mind, what parts of a face most influence first impressions?
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]]> By: Kaitlin http://www.learntowritefiction.com/gender-differences-female-body-language/comment-page-1/#comment-240 Kaitlin Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:11:53 +0000 http://www.learntowritefiction.com/?p=52#comment-240 This has been so much fun to read & it's great for my character-building as well. Women also tend to talk a gazillion times more than men. I don't know about any of the rest of the ladies on here, but when I'm attracted to a guy I tend to talk too much, too fast and without taking a breather....might be why I've been single for so long. LOL This has been so much fun to read & it's great for my character-building as well.

Women also tend to talk a gazillion times more than men. I don't know about any of the rest of the ladies on here, but when I'm attracted to a guy I tend to talk too much, too fast and without taking a breather….might be why I've been single for so long. LOL

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]]> By: Rachel Green http://www.learntowritefiction.com/gender-differences-female-body-language/comment-page-1/#comment-186 Rachel Green Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:25:00 +0000 http://www.learntowritefiction.com/?p=52#comment-186 We look at each other's eyes a lot too. Good post. We look at each other’s eyes a lot too.

Good post.

]]> By: Cheryl http://www.learntowritefiction.com/gender-differences-female-body-language/comment-page-1/#comment-184 Cheryl Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:16:05 +0000 http://www.learntowritefiction.com/?p=52#comment-184 Cats - you have some great people observations. I've read about the handshake with the left hand touching the other person's arm or shoulder. It's also used because that extra touch gives the touchee a better impression of the toucher, strangely enough. Barbara - you are so right. In the body language book I used for reference there were so many mentions of our caveman instincts--many things have held over even though our lives are so removed from the cave now. Ronda - excellent point on portrait poses. I've seen some that look so strange for the male or female pictured in them and now that I think about it, they probably were using a pose that "belonged" to the opposite gender. Margay - I've certainly been paying more attention to my actions. I got in the elevator today and noticed that I immediately crossed my arms over my chest. Then I wondered why I was using a defensive maneuver and lowered my arms. Boy, did it feel strange to stand there with relaxed, open arms! Cynnara - Yes, I'm putting together a PDF that will be available on Sunday with all the posts and some extra material for reference. Megan - Secret knowledge is right! Now we writers need a secret handshake. Page - you bring up a good point. All of these posta are on American males and females only. Other cultures have dramatically different body language patterns. If you're writing a story with characters from other countries, don't rely on this info as it could be disastrous for your characters. Unless that was deliberate on your part. :) Suelder - The body language book I used for reference had a specific chapter on inclusion and exclusion and how we do both. Fascinating stuff. I'll include info on the book in the PDF if anyone wants more information. Thanks to you all for stopping by! I really appreciate everyone who's taken the time to comment. Makes a blogger's heart warm and fuzzy! Cats – you have some great people observations. I’ve read about the handshake with the left hand touching the other person’s arm or shoulder. It’s also used because that extra touch gives the touchee a better impression of the toucher, strangely enough.

Barbara – you are so right. In the body language book I used for reference there were so many mentions of our caveman instincts–many things have held over even though our lives are so removed from the cave now.

Ronda – excellent point on portrait poses. I’ve seen some that look so strange for the male or female pictured in them and now that I think about it, they probably were using a pose that “belonged” to the opposite gender.

Margay – I’ve certainly been paying more attention to my actions. I got in the elevator today and noticed that I immediately crossed my arms over my chest. Then I wondered why I was using a defensive maneuver and lowered my arms. Boy, did it feel strange to stand there with relaxed, open arms!

Cynnara – Yes, I’m putting together a PDF that will be available on Sunday with all the posts and some extra material for reference.

Megan – Secret knowledge is right! Now we writers need a secret handshake.

Page – you bring up a good point. All of these posta are on American males and females only. Other cultures have dramatically different body language patterns. If you’re writing a story with characters from other countries, don’t rely on this info as it could be disastrous for your characters. Unless that was deliberate on your part. :)

Suelder – The body language book I used for reference had a specific chapter on inclusion and exclusion and how we do both. Fascinating stuff. I’ll include info on the book in the PDF if anyone wants more information.

Thanks to you all for stopping by! I really appreciate everyone who’s taken the time to comment. Makes a blogger’s heart warm and fuzzy!

]]> By: Suelder http://www.learntowritefiction.com/gender-differences-female-body-language/comment-page-1/#comment-183 Suelder Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:46:27 +0000 http://www.learntowritefiction.com/?p=52#comment-183 Women use body language with other women to include or exclude them from a group. I've observed groups of women open or close when a new woman shows up. I haven't seen this nearly as much with groups of men, but I'm not sure whether that's because they don't do it or they do it less noticeably. Women use body language with other women to include or exclude them from a group. I’ve observed groups of women open or close when a new woman shows up.

I haven’t seen this nearly as much with groups of men, but I’m not sure whether that’s because they don’t do it or they do it less noticeably.

]]> By: Tarragon http://www.learntowritefiction.com/gender-differences-female-body-language/comment-page-1/#comment-181 Tarragon Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:49:55 +0000 http://www.learntowritefiction.com/?p=52#comment-181 Your mention of Marilyn Monroe is quite helpful. I can picture her using quite a few of the courtship mannerisms that you mention. Your mention of Marilyn Monroe is quite helpful. I can picture her using quite a few of the courtship mannerisms that you mention.

]]> By: LJCohen http://www.learntowritefiction.com/gender-differences-female-body-language/comment-page-1/#comment-180 LJCohen Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:19:18 +0000 http://www.learntowritefiction.com/?p=52#comment-180 I notice that I use the same few mannerisms for my characters over and over. These posts will help me expand my repertoire. Thanks! I notice that I use the same few mannerisms for my characters over and over. These posts will help me expand my repertoire. Thanks!

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