What can one learn about a person's personality just by observing them?

at the beginning, you have to understand that whatever you will deduce from the observation only will
be short and supplement to lots of errors especially if the observed person was good at faking his/her
reactions. There are few things that you can do:
1- Body language: it can lead you to conclusions about how this person feels or which mood he is in.
Yet it's not definitive, for example: scratching the nose repeatedly could mean lying, but considering
that you don't know that person it could be other things such as an "old habit" or he is simply having a
flu :)
2- The tone of the voice: loud/quiet? quick/slow? direct/hesitated? For instant: quick speech could
indicate a giggly/spontaneous personality OR you are just talking about something that you understand
really well (you are trusting your judgment).
3- The language itself: is it formal or informal? adequate or scattered? this is a special indicator on the
environment that this person came from. (e.g. lawyers usually use direct/modified language but
supported with special terms/phrases that used at their job, military men use direct/straight language
with lack of explanation, affected by their life system that based on obeying the orders).
4- Dressing: it's easy for anyone to judge by the tuxedo suit, casual, skirt ..etc. BUT this is not the deal.
The crafty one notice other things like how the edges (ends of the dress) are tight or flabby (carful or
reckless nature)? How colorful of one colored dim the dress is (more analyzer or enthusiastic kind of
person)? the haircut, is it traditional or weird?
5- How the person is interacting with the other factors around him? is he/she paying attention? focusing
on one thing/person? all around the place? This also gives you an amazing tool to test this person's
reaction and out it in patterns with the other factors.
At the end of the day, all of these deductions supplement to the skills of the observer, the availability of
the information and the available time to analyze.

People who are more detail-oriented and critical tend to be more apprehensive about applauding. They
won’t clap just because everyone else is clapping; they don’t feel the pressure to fit in. They clap only
when they are impressed.
1. People who are more self-assured are not embarrassed of being seen alone. They are too busy
pushing their own lives forward to worry about what others might think. They also tend to value their
privacy.
2. People who follow main-stream fashion trends are generally more social and naive. They are
obsessed with social media and depend on the approval of their peers to feel confident. They think they
are “edgy” and “trendy”. They are not. Some wear knock-off designer pieces (ex. lace up boots that
resemble the lowlands from Stuart Weitzman but are from payless shoes). Others wear the real deal in a
flashy manner.
3. People who have been wealthy for many generations won’t flaunt their wealth.
4. People who smile at strangers are mentally strong. They don’t care how others will respond;
they just want to spread kindness. They have been through a lot in their lives.
5. I think it is important to trust your first impression/gut feeling of people. Their aura and
presence can show a lot.
6. The way people walk can tell what state of mind they are in. Successful people tend to walk like
they have a mission to accomplish- large brisk strides. People who are depressed are more lethargic.
7. How they treat themselves. If they are kind and sympathetic to themselves, they will also be
more accepting to others. If they constantly pick at themselves, they will most likely do the same to
you. They might not verbally criticize you, but they will silently judge your every movement.
8. Their gaze. What do they stare at? What gets their attention? Are they afraid of making eye
contact? Do they hold their gaze for a long time, or do they flutter around? Follow their gaze to find out
what catches their attention. In a room full of different objects and people, what do they notice first?
For example, my little brother noticed a helper at our Karate place drinking water on the mat. It was
clear from his expression that he was pretty jealous because he is used to getting special treatment at
school and loves being the teacher’s pet. If they stare at the floor a lot, they are usually contemplative
and worrisome. I used to do this a lot as a kid. Essentially, people notice different things, depending on
their interests and habits. Another thing I’ve noticed is that people who hold a faraway gaze are more
inventive and imaginative. They enjoy analyzing the abstract and letting their minds run free. People
with steely, beady eyes are more meticulous and analytical. They are known for their quiet observation
skills. Finally, I don’t think anyone can feign the warmth and tranquility that come from the eyes of
truly compassionate people. People who do not harden with disenchantment are the best people to get
to know.
9. Maintaining eye-contact shows confidence and authenticity in most cases.
10. A genuine, wholesome smile says a thousand words.
That’s all I can come up with in one go!
Edit: I appreciate all of the positive support, questions, and constructive criticism! I never
expected my first answer to get so much feedback and attention. I typed it up crudely just for the
fun of it. This is incredible! Additionally, I want to clarify that these are all just generalizations;
there will always be exceptions. It is important to treat people with kindness and try to get to
know them on a more profound level.
Couples who constantly feel the need to show all the romantic dialogues, updates and pictures on
Social Media end up breaking up soon.
1. People who laugh a lot and smile a lot - are seldom happy
2. Those who show that he they are high and mighty on Social Media - in reality feel small inside
3. Those who do not smile very easily - are people who tend to be a friend in need
4. Those who talk less - be very careful of them
5. Those who talk more - are harmless in nature
6. The guy who body build and who are big and huge are actually childlike inside
7. Women who constantly feel the need to show they are beautiful especially on Social Media lack
intellectual and emotional maturity. Those busy in their careers and responsibilities do not have time to
keep showing duck poses that too clicked in the toilets
8. If a person gives you an excuse once, tells you someone else’s secret or treats someone else like
dirt - never trust that person again. This is his habit.
9. If someone cannot tell you their age or their income that they are earning - they are very
insecure and fake people inside.
Humans are complicated creatures. Not one aspect or trait completely defines us. What causes one
person to crater and become depressed, motivates another to become resilient and strong. However,
small observable snapshots can give us a clue into how humans interact and how they think. These are
my observations through my own filter, as I have formed relationships with students, parents,
colleagues, and acquaintances.
1. People who eat one item on their plate at a time are usually meticulous. They seem to be narrow
minded and picky about likes and dislikes.
2. People who are overly extroverted tend to be covering up painful issues at home or within
themselves.
3. People who are overly shy and insecure have some kind of childhood trauma that has caused
them to doubt who they are.
4. People who smile as they encounter anyone, are open and easy to connect with. They are
usually secure in themselves.
5. People who look you in the eye and only focus on you as you speak, are understanding. Their
agenda is to only get a clear picture of what you are about. They are the ones that find value in
everyone they meet.
6. People who are constantly looking down or around you as you speak are hiding something and
are not reliable.
7. People who are quick to judge or respond are stuck in their ways. It is hard for them to take in
others’ perspectives.
8. People who are takers will suggest things that they like in such a way which may seem as if
they are offering you choices however, their goal is about fulfilling their own needs.
9. People who are enablers will always be open to do what others want instead of saying what they
are interested in. They are not secure in themselves and are constantly looking for others to validate
them.
10. People who give a forced smile, pick at their nails and/or cross their arms as you talk with them,
deal with anxiety. You will also notice when they cross their arms, they are almost squeezing
themselves because of the pressure you see in their hands.
11. People who constantly talk about themselves and seem to have their life in order, are in reality
very insecure.
12. People who treat those who serve them with respect and gratitude are wise. You want these
people to be your lifelong friends.
If a young man in glasses has an involuntary movement like shaking his leg, crunching knuckles, or
rotating his wrists as he speaks, he is probably a geek and commands an enormous army in the World
of Warcraft. He doesn't have a girlfriend.
1. If a person has a really bad posture, always hunched over and therefore looks much shorter than
she actually is - she probably loves reading (usually historical nonfiction) and prefers a company of her
cat to anyone else. She can also spoil GoT for you, easily.
2. If a girl wears 15 layers of makeup, false lashes, and tattooed eyebrows - she has very thin skin
and would get offended easily. Also, if you drug her or something and wash her face, you'll see she's
much more naturally beautiful than with the makeup.
3. If a person smiles openly, talks easily to strangers, frequently joking, and makes faces at babies,
you can make friends with him. He will be loyal although sometimes flakey friend. But basically a
good and innocent person.
4. If an old man carves little ducks from wood branches or makes little sculptures by gluing round
pebbles together, he will have amazing stories and you should ask him about his life.
5. If an old woman has impeccable hair and makeup, smiles brightly, and has aristocratic manners,
she is probably highly intelligent and can teach you a lot about how to treat other people well.
6. If a woman doesn't wear any makeup and wears very plain and unstylish clothes, she's probably
incredibly hardworking and intelligent. If she leaves her job, you will need three to five people to
replace her.
7. If a short man has a large mustache and gold teeth and is always laughing and joking around,
don't fuck with his daughter. He will probably kill you with a shovel.
Throughout my experience I have typically found the way a person holds their eyes to be incredibly
revealing. A strange sentence to type out, but definitely true in some way.
If a person has sharp focused eyes you can usually assume intelligence in some form.
More relaxed eyes that still are observant tend to reveal a more relaxed but careful person.
Lethargic eyes often reveal a lethargic personality lingering underneath.
They say the eyes are the window to the soul for good reason, but it's not the eyes themselves that give
us away quite often. It's how we hold them.