Body Language - Eye Movements

Eyes are considered to be the mirrors to a man’s mind. While combined with other gestures, eyes can give much information about the thoughts running inside a person’s mind.

Sr.No	Movements & Description
1	Looking to Left Looking to the left and down while talking signifies that the speaker is either recollecting facts. Looking at left and straight means the speaker is having a self-conversation before re-engaging in a debate or conversation.
2	Glancing While looking at sideways, it means you are either hearing certain sounds or you are interested in imagining a story. Many children have this look in their eyes when they are asked to write on an imaginary situation.
3	Looking to Right Looking to the right and down while speaking signifies selfdoubt, whereas looking right and straight/up signifies lying. Looking to the right activates imagination and left activates memory.
4	Eye-contact When speaking, this could mean the person is being honest in his speech. When someone maintains eye-contact with you when he is listening to what you are saying, it means he is interested in the conversation.
5	Eyes Widening Eyes widening may signal wonder and surprise too. It can also be the reaction when you hear a joke at a time you least expected it.
6	Eyes Rolling Rolling eyes are a sign of disbelief. People who don’t trust what you are saying tend to use this expression. It could also mean frustration.
7	Eyes Blinking Frequent blinking of eyelids means either you are participating in something that is too exciting or in something that is outright boring.
8	Eyes Winking Winking eyes suggest mischief and is normally used in between friends to pull off a joke on a seemingly unaware person.
9	Rubbing Eyes People rubbing eyes are either tired, sleepy or are in disbelief of what you are saying to them. It also signals frustration and irritation.