By understanding body language you can avoid potentially embarrassing situations. Speaking is a risky business in dating and also in life in general. This is especially true when one does not know what emotional ground others stand on. Body language can also outline where one is in a relationship such as what level of attraction, or rejection is present at any one time. It eliminates all the guess work when it comes to people - all people. The research makes it easy to determine the underlying, hidden motives which drive a person's subconscious. A student of body Language will know when it's a waste of time to further a pursuit with a man or woman and when it's time to hang in for the long haul, when it's time to close a deal, or when it's time to jump ship as a confrontation is brewing. Body language is the most useful skill in determining the real thoughts and emotions of a person!