There are some things you don't need oral language for. Body language can be sometimes as telling – if not more - as actual words themselves. The next time you're in a bar, on the dance floor, at a party, or hey, even in the supermarket, remember these body-language assessment tips.

Initial Contact
If a male hangs a finger off his belt, if he scratches himself “down there,” or if you notice some jutting of the pelvis towards you, this is a good indication that he's interested. Females are a bit more subtle; a woman may cross her legs tightly to indicate that she is off-limits. But, her tight leg muscles could also be appealing to any interested party, who will have to “untangle her legs” before finding the hidden gem.

Eye contact is another hint. If the eyes meet for more than just a second, it definitely means that person has noticed you, and that you have piqued their interest. This is not gender-exclusive by any means. This eye-lock can be accompanied by licking of the lips, a tilt of the head (normally for males), a variety of smiles (the half-smile, the showing-off-the-teeth smile, etc.), or eating slowly. The combination of of these habits with eye contact likely means that there's a very good chance of a mutual interest. A gaze longer than five seconds from either gender, however, could also be just a seduction technique rather than a means of easing into a nice chat or a first date.

Men will often turn their chest towards the person they are pursuing. It is said the chest automatically points towards the thing most important to a man in the room. If that thing is you, you will notice. Even if you're in a group, if he is facing you directly, you can tell that he's into you more than anyone else.

If you are talking to a woman, she may rub her neck with her hand, showing off her sensual touch, while also lifting her breast towards whoever she is talking to. She may also stroke the stem of a wine glass, or another smooth, wet, or round surface – believe us, she wants to stroke more than just glass!

These are just some of the first-sight indications. There can also be batting of eyelashes, nibbling of lips; and dilation of pupils, which occurs when the eye sees something desirable.

Seriously Serious
A long good-night kiss after a date generally indicates that this person digs your vibes. A long kiss that turns into tongue-wrestling could most certainly lead to the bedroom. How far you want to take that is, up to you – of course.

When your companion has a firm touch while you're out together, this can mean that she or he has one thing on his or her mind. On the other hand, stroking the back of the neck or back can mean a caring, but sensuous, motivation. She or he might want you to excite her/his senses some more, or is simply in the mood for some cuddling.

At the same time, if you are on a date with a restless S.O., take this to mean that his or her mind might be somewhere else and not focused on you. This could be a warning sign that you are not a good match. Likewise, long lulls in conversation (perhaps meaning a shortage of topics to engage in), looking at others constantly (this could be pretty painful if you notice she or he looking at others of the gender they are attracted to more than they look at you), and stiffening of the body when touched.

Hanky (s)Panky
Signs of enjoyment in bed are usually quite obvious. For example, if you and your lover maintain eye contact for a long time, there is definitely an emotional connection there. In heterosexual relationships, if a male enjoys a female on top, it means pleasing you is at the front of their minds, as many women do prefer being on top. On that note, in any relationship, if she or he is open to verbal or physical suggestions and help, and is willing to ask questions and check in on you, she or he is a keeper.

On the other hand, when you're done, if she or he turns over right away, that could mean either the sex was mediocre, or that your partner's interest mostly lies in...you, in bed. Also, it's easy to tell when a male is turned on, but sometimes not so easy to tell with females, though there are some physical indications. Just like men get hard, women do, too, namely their nipples. Fast breathing and moaning are also signs of enjoyment. If she lies limply and seems bored, take a hint: she probably is. To really make the situation enjoyable for all, check in on your partner to see what kind of physical reaction you are getting. When they are clearly enjoying something you do, spice it up and see how it goes. Even if you tweak a few movements, the results may surprise you! Let it be known that a definite way to tell if a woman is a “faker” in bed: if there is an object inside, the muscles will clamp around that object at the point of orgasm. The heart rate will increase, as will the breathing. If there is fast breathing, but no clamping, there was likely no orgasm. Better luck...next time?