Its obvious that we consider what we will wear and what we will say before entering into a professional or social situation. It is also normal that we anticipate the reactions that we will receive based upon our chosen outfits and statements. What tends to fall to the wayside in those scenarios, however, is the attention to the "wordless" interactions that might occur. Knowing that body language can say more than words, writer Laura McMullen addressed the topic of the "belly button rule" in this article published earlier this year by US News and World Report.
The "belly button rule" helps to determine the level of attractiveness and attentiveness of individuals based on the positioning of their midsection, aka their belly button. If a person's belly button is facing you, according to the rule, they admire and trust you. They are also actively engaged in the current situation or conversation. On the other hand, if a person's belly button is pointed perpendicular to yours, then they are not "present" and are most likely not interested in you or the topic at hand.
Being able to recognize these positions is an asset in all situations and can help you portray the appropriate image to your future friends or employers.
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