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Chapter 5 – Seeing Eye To Eye – A Look At <strong>The</strong> <strong>Language</strong> Of <strong>The</strong> Eye<br />

Looking Up Through <strong>The</strong> Forehead<br />

Head titled at 45 degrees coupled with the looking-up-through-the-forehead is a cue cluster of interest.<br />

Looking up through the forehead is done by tilted the head at a forty-five degree angle and looking<br />

upwards. <strong>The</strong> posture is a reflection back into early childhood as children look up at us as seeking our<br />

approval or permission. Children might even add a big pouty lip as icing on the cake! This is a<br />

submissive posture and is included here in the chapter on eye language because the eyes play such an<br />

important role. When used by women it comes across as a “come-hither look.” It makes women appear<br />

more childlike and evokes protective feelings in men. <strong>The</strong> posture can be used to gain sympathy from<br />

others as well. Take for example, the asking of directions in a foreign environment. Adding a head tilt<br />

shows that you are no threat and also shows that you are in need of help. Subconsciously, people will<br />

see that you sincerely need and deserve the help, and will be more willing to assist you. It might even<br />

help reduce punishment should the context warrant it.

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