Two of the main differences in body language between the genders are facial expressions and eye activity. Women use more facial expressions than men, and above all, they smile more than men when interacting with other people
Men also desire more personal space, usually only touch each other when engaged in playful aggression, and have the tendency to move around more when they are uncomfortable. Women, on the other hand, tend to align their bodies to face the other person, use more hand gestures, and typically sit still.

Female Body Language
Female body language changes in time, differs from culture to culture and it is not universal to all women. There are, however, some actions that most women have in common.

Posture: Many women use closed body language which could be a cultural convention to appear smaller. However, when they want to look more attractive, they will straighten their posture.
Leaning: When they are interested in something or someone women tend tol ean forward – they also lean away when offended, displeased or uncomfortable.
Eye contact: Eye contact and dilated pupils are a signal of interest (in what is said or the person saying it).
Copying: Women frequently mirror (copy) the actions of each other and occasionally mirror even men.
Physical contact: Women are more inclined to touching each other than men are.
Tapping: Tapping, squirming or fidgeting is a sign that a woman is upset, annoyed or uncomfortable.

Male Body Language
Just like female body language is not universal to all women, male body language is not universal to all men. However, certain aspects of body language are common to many men – they are often seen as more aggressive and dominating. Some women are encouraged to adapt male body language in particular workplaces.

Posture: In order to increase their size, men often choose wide stances. Wide leg position and a straight back (both when sitting and standing) demonstrates confidence.
Eye contact: Men do make eye contact, but it can often be seen as a dominating act if it lasts too long. Just like in women, dilated pupils are a signal of interest.
Copying: Men do not usually mirror each other, but ofttimes mirror women to show interest.
Hands: Men are more prone to fidgeting than women. The fidgeting doesn’t always indicate insecurity or boredom, it is often just a way to use their energy.


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