In poker, a "tell" is the life and death of a good hand. It's the way you look, the way you act; it's what "tells" the other players that your hand will clean them out or make them rich. Understanding someone's poker face is important to dating, too, since there's always one thing you can depend on: Everyone has a tell. 1. Do a posture check. Posture is the easiest tell to spot. If your date …showed first 75 words of 384 total…

…showed last 75 words of 384 total…cover or risk losing an eye. Personally, overly animated people make me feel uncomfortable because I think they will find me boring if I don't respond in kind. Correctly interpreting body language can be a boon when you're out on a date. It shows you're willing to put forth the effort to communicate -- verbally or otherwise. With practice, it's easier to recognize other people's "tells." The hardest part is being conscious of your own.