11. He sits with his legs spread. Because this position exposes his man parts, which are full of sensitive nerve endings, it’s a vulnerable position that could mean he’s willing to put himself out there (literally and emotionally) to get to know you.
12. He angles his pelvis toward you. Because the pelvis is overtly S3xual, Wood says, it often signals S3xual interest — or lack thereof. If he angles his hips away from you, it’s probably the latter.
13. He points his toes toward you. Because the feet are involved in the fight-or-flight response that kicks in when you’re in danger, they’re largely controlled by the unconscious mind — and can be very telling in social interactions. “The feet tend to point where the heart wants to go,” Wood says. Of course, timing is super important in interpreting the feet: If you’re talking to a guy who seems interested, you touch his arm, and then see his feet angle away from you, the context says he’s no longer interested.
14. He crosses his legs. If he crosses them in a way that turns his torso and upper body away from you, he might be disinterested. But if he crosses his legs away and turns the rest of his body toward you, it could just mean that he’s shy, depending on the guy.
15. He sort of shuffles toward you while you’re talking. He obviously wants to get closer to you.
16. He talks to you without facing you. Wood says this could be a sign he’s keeping his options open. But don’t rush to judge a great conversationalist just because he chats you up while he faces forward. If he makes an effort to find a common thread or asks you lots of questions, his body language may reflect his personality (shy), and he could actually be totally enthralled by you.
17. He touches his throat. The throat represents communication and vulnerability, Wood says. If he reaches up to touch it during your interaction, he’s interested in you and worried about coming across well. But again, context can play a role here. If you’re talking to Mr. Slick, a throat touch could signal dishonesty. So feel him out, and look for other signs on this list before you go reassure him.
18. When he holds your hand, he presses his palm against yours. This kind of full-fledged hand-holding signifies a desire to connect. The same goes for interlocking fingers, while an arched palm means he’s scared or may be holding something back (literally).
19. He grazes your forearm while he’s talking. The message is loud and clear: He wants your attention, be it to impress you or to make sure you’re listening — because he wants to be heard.
20. He walks beside you. If he’s constantly two steps ahead of you, it means he’s more concerned about himself than you, Wood says. Unless he’s leading you through a scary or crowded space, he should adjust his pace to match yours.