5 Body Language Signs Someone Might Not Want to Talk to You, According to a Viral TikTok

A TikTok from human behavior expert Liz Rose is making the rounds after she listed five body language signs that someone may not want to talk to you. Posted on May 19, 2025, the video has pulled in more than 90,000 likes, and the comment section is a mix of people feeling called out and people feeling seen. The five signs are lowered eyelids, pressed lips, a raised chin, a scrunched nose, and pinching the bridge of the nose.

Before you start reading everyone’s face like a fortune teller, the American Psychological Association points out that body language is often involuntary and can be easily misinterpreted. A scrunched nose doesn’t always mean your story is bad. It could be allergies, a weird smell, or just how someone’s face sits. Context and history with a person matter way more than any single gesture.

The smartest reaction to the video came from a commenter who said it’s better to simply ask someone directly than to guess from their gestures. We agree. If you’re wondering whether a friend is uncomfortable or over a conversation, a quick“hey, am I talking your ear off?”works better than decoding a nose pinch. Which of the five signs have you caught someone using on you? Sound off in the comments.