Small Things You Do That People Use To Judge Your Personality

Whether it’s a date or a job interview, the small stuff matters from the firmness of your handshake to how often you check your phone.Businessinsider.com explores the latest scientific research, and highlighted some of the most common behaviours people use to judge you.


Your handshake

Strong handshakes usually reflect a strong and confident character, whereas weak handshakes usually indicate a lack of confidence and are almost always a characteristic of people who would look for an easy way to do things. Research backs up the idea that your handshake can reveal certain aspects of your personality. One study found that people with firm handshakes were more likely to be extroverted and emotionally expressive and less likely to be shy and neurotic.



Whether you show up on time

Late for a very important date? The person who’s waiting may be forming a negative impression of your personality. A proactive person will be there on time because he or she is self-motivated, mentally organised and values time, whereas a procrastinator will be running here and there at the last hour. According to science, those who are chronically late aren’t necessarily inconsiderate people but they’re probably more laid-back, ‘Type B’ individuals.



How you treat restaurant staff

Even top executives say that you can learn a lot about someone based on the way he or she treats waiters, hotel maids and security guards. Ron Shaich, CEO of Panera Bread, says that he once declined to give someone a job partly because she was nice to him but rude to someone cleaning the tables nearby.



Where you look when you drink out of a cup

A person that looks into the cup when drinking tends to be more introspective, self-aware, idealistic, and focused. A person who looks over the rim of the cup when drinking tends to be more influenced by others, more environmentally aware, carefree, extroverted and trusting. And don’t even get started on what your drink choice may signal to others.



Whether you bite your nails

People with bitten nail show a sign that the person eats away at himself. Meanwhile, research suggests that those who bite their nails or pull their hair or pick their skin tend to be perfectionists, unable to fully relax.



Your handwriting

Whether you’re writing a to-do list or a love note, your handwriting can say a lot about you. It is believed that people who put a lot of pressure on pen and paper to write something are usually stubborn in attitude. They have a lot of confidence.

Meanwhile, professional graphologist, Kathi McKnight says that large letters indicate that you’re people-oriented, while small letters suggest you’re introverted. Letters that slant to the right can mean you’re friendly and sentimental, those that don’t slant at all might mean you’re pragmatic, and letters that slant to the left suggest you’re introspective.



How often you check your phone

As for what it might mean if you’re constantly refreshing your email or Facebook feed, one study found that you may be less emotionally stable and trying to boost your mood.