Reading body language of rolled sleeves: You can learn a lot about others by looking at their nonverbal communication and the way that they wear their clothes.
When people roll their sleeves there are 3 main reasons:
- 1. The person is working with current trends
- 2. The person doesn’t want to get their clothes dirty
- 3. The person wants to appear to others that he or she is “working hard”
Body language of rolling sleeves for trend
One of the current trends for men is to roll their sleeves of “flip” them up. In some instances the shirts will have a design on the inside sleeve because it was not meant to be left buttoned. When this is done for trend it more of a matter of fitting in so that there is not negative attention. There is some social value to appear like others. While reading the body language of a man rolling his sleeves for trend you could assume it is somewhat for the fitting in but also to get some attention.
An offshoot of the trend may be to show a bracelet or a watch to gain some attention through their nonverbal communication. Some people who wear expensive watches may do so just to see if others are paying attention to the social status of the jewelry. In a case like this the body language used may be more exaggerated with the arms.
Body language of rolling the sleeves for work
While reading the body language of someone working and rolling their sleeves the man or woman isn’t really doing the rolling to fit within a persona or to get attention they are doing so to get some work done. Their nonverbal communication may show them as being serious or working hard on a project or service. You may see the person not making much contact with others or you could see the man or the women lifting, cleaning or even moving products. This person who is working may give off the feeling through their body language that they are in a hurry or that they are willing to take time with whatever they are working on.
Body language of rolling sleeves to appear as hard work is being done
For some people who roll their sleeves they want to appear like they are working harder than what they really are by using their nonverbal communication to express this idea. Many times you will see politicians who while working in town halls do so to give the appearance of being just like everyone there who is hard working or that more work is being done that what is really going on.
Now there are some politicians or people who really are working hard but for the most part they have been “coached” by a body language or persuasion expert to help build a persona that identifies with a person or a group.
Whatever the reason a man or woman rolls their sleeves you can read from their body language and interpret the situation to help understand the best way to identify what message that they are trying or are delivering.
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As always I would like to thank you in advance for your comments and or questions about reading the body language of rolled sleeves.
Scott Sylvan Bell
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Scott, you always come up with the most interesting aspects of body language!
Rolled sleeves – who would have guessed!
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Hi Scott! That is so funny that some people would roll their sleeves just to pretend they are working!
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Or could they be rolling up their sleeves just because they are hot? That’s the reason I usually do it! Who know we might be giving off so many unconcious signals!Besides you, Scott Bell, body language reading expert!
Sonya Lenzo
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Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work. I never thought about it, but that is exactly the message it conveys. Thanks!
Scott,
Wonderful tips. Great use of video.
It is so fun to read your posts. I never really understood what rolling up sleevs means. It seems that when we do this we are working hard (pretend to be working hard).
Keep going! Wow!
Scott
My first visit here so have not yet had time to explore what looks like tons of very interesting and informative content. So next time I’ll roll my sleeves up and get stuck in.
Peter Tamosaitis
HI Scott,
I roll my sleeves up because I don’t like anything on my forearms…been that way since I was a kid.
But your take on it about the body language aspect used by politicians or people wanting to show off watches
or jewelry is interesting!
Michael
Thorne Smith Blog
Scott,
Great points here about the rolled up sleeves, I always find your short videos really enjoyable.
Sales Expert
You can tell when the person is definitely, 100% being trendy…they do the 1/2 roll on their sleeve and then they button the sleeve so that they can ensure that said sleeve does not roll down and cover up they watch that they want you to notice.
Yours In Health!
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Body language fascinates me. I have seen people roll up their sleeves pretending to work. Very funny.
Yours In Health!
Dr. Wendy
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Hi Scott,
HA HA HA … when you mentioned the politician with the sleeves rolled, the images of various candidates flashed across my mind while they were “working hard” on the campaign trail! Me? I roll my sleeves up because I’m warm.
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Awesome Post as Usual!
Hi Scott,
Indeed, when someone sports an expensive watch or bracelet, it’s often important to them on some level to display the marvelous status symbol. With the increase in preponderance of “Business Casual” dressing then men and women have to roll up their sleeves so you can see the wrist accessory items they are wearing.
Indeed, I have 2 beautiful bracelets which I love to wear and DISPLAY for eye catching attention!
Happy Dating and Relationships,
April Braswell
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Right, 55% of communication … and it does give advantage in sales (of all types).
Live Long and Prosper
Lyle
Very enlightening! I would have never considered rolled sleeves to be body language.
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