Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau were spotted on a date night in Canada, the internet has yet to recover, etc. And naturally, it took approximately two seconds for a body language expert to analyze the photos (posted by TMZ) and gift everyone with a vibe check. The verdict? They. are. flirting.
"There are at least three non-verbal cues that we tend to associate with flirting on a date," expert Judi James tells the Daily Mail. "First is the proximity trait: Not only are these two hidden away in what looks like an intimate table on their own, they also lean their heads in together to create further closeness here. On a date this is done to achieve and display undivided attention and interest and to allow the voices to drop to a softer, deeper, sexier tone. Then, there is Katy's trait of facial 'framing:' In one pic she seems to place a hand up to her ear which can highlight the face in a 'look at me, I'm beautiful' way."
Noted! But Judi also adds that Katy "has her hands cupping her face, creating a directional frame for her legendary beauty," and that she gave Justin "non-physical 'stroking' or flattery to make him feel interesting via 'nods of encouragement.'" Turns out "smiling and nodding as someone speaks like this will suggest avid attention and agreement, leading to agreeableness," and that was Katy's whole vibe.
Wow, helpful tips for future me, honestly.
