Face Reading.

[Homicidalheathen]

You're meeting a new client today, some dollar-green CEO whose business you need in order to secure your position on the board of directors. You've done the research, crunched the numbers, but there's always the human element that can muddle the game. If only you could figure out what type of guy he is just by looking at him...

Guess what? You can! It's called face reading and people have been doing it for centuries. There's an awful lot you can tell about a person just by analyzing their facial features. Since there are so many nuances and intricacies to face reading, it is, in fact, a discipline some people devote their entire lives to. But since you and I don't have that kind of time, I'll focus on the more obvious -- and helpful -- facial readings.

what is face reading?

For centuries, people have tried to get insight on other people by associating facial features with character traits. Over the years, names were attributed to these sciences and subtleties emerged. For instance, metoposcopy is the study of facial wrinkles.

Phrenology is the interpretation of the skull structure, and helps establish a person's character and mental aptitude. The chief belief maintained since the 18th century is that there are organs on the brain's surface that help detect such traits.

Physiognomy is what interests us today. It is the study of the features of the face to determine what kind of person one is. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it was used rather freely to see if people harbored criminal tendencies.

These days, scientists categorize these as pseudosciences and don't put much stock in them. They are treated on the same level as astrology: unproven but harmless. Still, many people believe face reading to be a reliable method of judging people. What's important is analyzing the face in its entirety and not making hasty judgments until all the facts are in.

So Joe's big forehead doesn't imply that he's a loser...

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Let's explore the basics of face reading and how it can help you be a better judge of character.

Face shape

Long and thin: A person with this kind of face is generally capable of endurance and resolve. If, in addition, the person has regular, attractive features, they will not leave things half done.

Round: A round shape signifies hopefulness and vitality. Radiant, they can turn a stuffy room into a barrel of laughter.

Broad: Not only are these people tolerant and compassionate, they're usually broad-minded.

Square: These are individualistic people who are strong-minded in achieving their dreams; they are people of action and swiftness.

Forehead

Smooth: Someone who has no lines on his forehead is a cerebral person; they're always thinking and making quick decisions.

Wrinkled: If there are horizontal lines across the forehead, this indicates that the person is easily excited and enthused.

Eyes

Novels, songs, and poems have been written about the eyes and how they are the windows to the soul. The eyes never lie; they always translate how we feel deep down inside.

Stressed: If you notice some white between the iris and the lower eyelid of both eyes, the person is stressed and worried.

Fierce: If the white part is showing above the iris, this means that on top of stress, the person is likely to respond violently.

Detached: If white is showing all around the iris, run. This signifies that the person is mentally unstable and that they may go postal at any minute. Think Toni from Paradise Hotel .

Lines: Should you notice small lines on the outside of the eyes, you are in the presence of someone who smiles a lot and is, generally speaking, happy.

Eyebrows

The fun aspect of eyebrows is that they can be a fantastic indicator as to how a person thinks.

Straight: Level, horizontal eyebrows signify an idea person. Talking facts and suggestions with them will get you far.

Curved: If the eyebrows of the person are arched, they enjoy anecdotes.

Thin: These are people with low self-confidence, especially if the eyebrows are high and round. Reassure them and let them know you're not judging them. Even though you are.

Unbroken: If you see someone with the proverbial unibrow, you are faced with a person who is constantly thinking, and you might benefit by encouraging them to share their ideas.

On to the nose, ears, chin, and cheeks... maybe Mary is as insecure as you think she is...

Eyelids

Small: When the distance between the top of the eyelid and the eyelashes is narrow, this indicates that the person is independent and may even voluntarily keep their distance from others.

Large: On the other hand, a large eyelid is a sign that the person is victim of dependency.

Nose

Small: It is believed that people with a small snout are inherently weak. Often unreliable, they're not steadfast in their decisions.

Large: A large nose is a sign of initiative and determination, a strong character who leaves his mark.

Blunt: The nose may be large but if the tip is blunt, it suggests that the person is not formal with their surroundings. Pragmatic, they believe in themselves and approach others boldly.

Aquiline: Such a nose is characterized by being small and straight, sharp like a blade. People so adorned are generally self-centered, indecisive and sensitive.

Ears

Small: Small ears are usually a sign of insecurity, but these people know what they want and are hard workers.

Pointed: Just like their spokesperson Mr. Spock, people with pointed ears are inflexible and have difficulty being laid-back.

Hairy: Not only is a person with lots of hair on their ears funny to look at, but they are also meticulous. The problem is that they often squander loads of energy on unimportant items.

Chin and jaw

Square jaw: People with square jaws are indomitable and have the ability to turn their dreams into reality.

Protruding chin: If the person's chin noticeably sticks out, they are self-important. They believe they hold the almighty truth and no one else is ever right.

Cheeks

Well-developed: Cheeks shaped this way are a sign of vigor, energy, self-assurance, and people who have such cheeks are willing to accept other people's mistakes.

Dimples: In addition to being attractive, dimples symbolize a person's congeniality.

Lips

Full: On top of enhancing good looks, full lips characterize generosity and a desire to talk about oneself.

Thin: If the lips aren't particularly bulbous, it is a sign of an innate introverted personality.

Thin top and full bottom: In the event that the person has a thin upper lip and a more generous lower lip, it's an indication that the person is very persuasive.

an open book!

Even with the most intensive training, your mileage with this knowledge will definitely vary. It's not an exact science and your results will depend on how many variables you analyze. Nevertheless, once you memorize these tips, you will be able to find out what people are like before even talking to them. Think about all the money you'll save not going on unrewarding dates!

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[Homicidalheathen]

Detached: If white is showing all around the iris, run. This signifies that the person is mentally unstable and that they may go postal at any minute. Think Toni from Paradise Hotel

[Homicidalheathen]

Well this part is B.S. My moms side of the family (so I thus have it as I am built just like her) loose their eyelids by like 30......bad skin elasticity, and they droop. I have no eyelid now, I used to have big ones.

My mascara smudges so I wear falsies.

And, I was like this by 30, when they had me on vicodin everyday, for a very painful illness.....I was midly addicted when they took me off it. Oh and I was smoking pot allot.

I would say everyday.

So there goes your theory.

Large: On the other hand, a large eyelid is a sign that the person is victim of dependency.

[Kit Kat P]

you could just try watching the eyes (dilations) and facial twitches

[creatureofthenyte]

interesting, so based on this information, where do I stand ???

[Kit Kat P]

interesting, so based on this information, where do I stand ???

apparently w/o a tongue