If a person is walking upright in a brisk fashion he or she is illustrating confidence. Now it depends on where you are at in public as to how people will interpret this signal, but if you are giving a public speech, at an interview, and the like the person will be impressed at your achievements. It is a sign you have accomplished an identity and a place in life. On the other hand, if you were walking in certain neighborhoods, the people may think you are a snob.

If you ever seen a mother stand with the hands on the hips, it can send a signal of aggression or eagerness to deal with a situation. Yet, some people will stand with their hands on their hip as they verbally communicate, using the hip as a resting area.

You probably noticed that many people will sit with their legs crossed over the other, and will sit in a chair kicking their feet in a slight gesture. According to theorists this is a sign that the person is bored, which may be true. Many people will cross their legs while sitting, thus it is a common body language conveyed. Sometimes it is habit, since some people follow environmental and hereditary habits.

Some people believe if a person stands upright with his/her hands folded over the chest area, the person is signaling a defense language. This is not always the truth, since military men, and many men in society will cross their arms over the chest area while speaking. This could mean that the men are alert or that they are resting their arms. In some incidents it could mean the person is keeping warm, especially if the weather is cold.

If a person is seated and the legs are slightly parted, thus it is according to theorist a signal that the person is relaxed and open to communication.

If a person is noticed in a hallway, or walking down the road, etc with his/her hands fixed in the pockets and the shoulders are hunching, it is a sign that the person feels sad. The fact is many men will walk with their hands in the pocket, while hunching the shoulders. This could mean the posture is out of alignment and that the man needs to rest his hands. This is a body language I would need to study more into, since I am not ready to verify that the sign of sadness is the true interpretation of the language conveyed.

Some people will put their hands to their cheeks while evaluating the situation or thinking of an issue in question. Some people will put their hands to their cheek, while saying oh my, my, my. This is a sign that they are thinking of what you are saying, but uncertain if they agree to your words. Alternatively, the person may feel amazed at your logic.

Some people claim that if a person is rubbing or touching the nose slightly that the person is lying, feeling sad or else in doubt. I second-guess this logic, since some people deal with sinuses, allergies and the like and will often rub the nose. You would have to decide the personality type of the person speaking before you start calling them a liar, or doubtful person.