5 Most useful Tips for Body Language 2020 Part 1 | David DeAngelo ...

What percentage of communication is body language vs words?

“according to Albert Mehrabian in his Psychology Today article a total message seventy of a total message seven percent is conveyed by the words 38 percent by the voice tones and fifty-five percent by facial and body expression”

— David DeAngelo▶ 22:41

According to research, 93% of communication is non-verbal: 55% facial and body expression, 38% voice tone, and only 7% actual words.

What is the human mating sequence?

“first thing that happens is eye contact eye contact it's step one next is verbal contact eye contact then verbal contact with the man and the woman approximately side by side and then they begin to turn in and face each other”

— David DeAngelo▶ 102:36

The universal sequence is: eye contact, verbal contact side-by-side, face-to-face interaction, hand-to-arm contact, arm around waist, mouth-to-mouth contact, then escalation to intimacy.

What is high status body language?

“put your chest out just a little bit lift it up okay there you go put your shoulders back just a little tiny bit”

— David DeAngelo▶ 51:03

High status body language includes chest out, shoulders back, slow controlled movements, strong eye contact, taking up space, and maintaining your power without seeking approval.

What does sexual threat mean in attraction?

“sexual threat is the very real situation that if a woman feels attracted to a man if she feels sexual attraction and that man is a knowledgeable sexual powerful confident being”

— David DeAngelo▶ 61:50

Sexual threat means being perceived as a sexually powerful, confident man. This creates both attraction and tension because women unconsciously recognize the potential investment risk of being with someone sexually powerful.

How should you greet women to show confidence?

“I'd like you to kind of put your head back a little bit and raise your eyebrows throw your head back and go hey what up hey what up”

— David DeAngelo▶ 71:57

Use 'Hey what up' with your head back slightly and eyebrows raised. This communicates high status and familiarity without seeking approval or acting like you want something from them.

Why do women test men's body language?

“remember women are far better at sending and receiving body language communications than men naturally they're far better some scientists estimate up to 10 times better”

— David DeAngelo▶ 21:30

Women are naturally up to 10 times better at reading body language than men. They use these skills to quickly assess if a man 'gets it' and has the confidence and status they're attracted to.

The Foundation of Attraction Communication

David DeAngelo opens by demonstrating how instantly recognizable 'getting it' is through body language. Using live volunteers, he shows how simple posture changes create dramatic transformations in perceived status and attractiveness.

The Science Behind Body Language Dominance

Research reveals that 93% of communication is non-verbal, with women being up to 10 times better at reading these signals. This creates the need for men to master honest signals that are difficult to fake.

Understanding the Sexual Threat Dynamic

The concept of sexual threat explains why confident, sexually powerful men create both attraction and tension. This biological programming stems from women's investment risks in mating choices.

Mastering the Universal Mating Sequence

DeAngelo breaks down the specific steps of human courtship from eye contact through consummation. Understanding this sequence allows men to recognize where they are and what comes next in the attraction process.