How a Man Greets You When He Likes You: 23 Signs He’s Attracted

Lately, you have noticed that a guy greets you differently from the way others usually greet you. This raised doubts in you as to whether he likes you and now you are curious to know.

The reality is that the way a man approaches and greets you can tell you if he has feelings for you. When it’s time to get closer, you may find a way to say hello with a kiss on the cheek and a sentimental hug. During the conversation there will be a wide smile on his face and his eyes will shine. These are some of the indications by which you can realize.

To completely remove the doubt, below, we will tell you 22 signs to notice how a man greets you when he likes you.

23 signs that you can observe when a guy greets you and likes you

1) Leans towards you to talk

If a guy greets you and then leans into you, it’s because he likes you.

He can’t manage to resist the urge to be as close to you as possible.

If you are interested in him, then you can get even closer or not move away, if you do not encourage the above.

In addition, he can talk to you by getting as close as possible, in a low voice, with affection and always looking at you.

In order to hear you better, he will even lean in to listen to you carefully, even though he is already very close.

2) He looks at you intensely and for a long time

That boy who is fascinated with you, greets you and will not take his eyes off you. Also, his gaze is intense and he will keep it for a long time.

He even wants to show you with his eyes that he likes you and see if you don’t look away or do it with a smile. He does this to find out if you feel the same way he does and maybe decide to take the next step to win you over.

3) He gets nervous when he greets you

It is very common to see a man who gets nervous when he approaches a woman who intimidates him.

He greets you, starts a small conversation and as seconds go by you will see how he makes strange movements, blushes or even starts to sweat.

You may also touch the buttons on your shirt. This means that you want to remove it.

Also, if he strokes his arm, cheek, or hugs himself, he is expressing his wish that he would love to be petted.

4) He greets you and stands tall

This greeting has a bit of arrogance, but it gives tenderness. She is simply posing proudly for you to notice.

He probably does it by standing up straight, because he wants to show you his confidence and his masculine side. He wants to conquer you and he wants to show you the best pose of him.

5) Greets you enthusiastically and stays by your side

When a man greets you, and he does it in a very expressive way, it means that he is trying to empathize with you, because he wants you.

If he’s not shy, he won’t mind showing his joy when he sees you and will greet you with big gestures. In addition, he will talk at length with you.

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His purpose is clear: he likes you and wants to stay by your side as long as possible.

Likewise, the way a guy greets you, when he likes you, is hard to fake, since there are gestures he can’t control, like his tone of voice and facial gestures. This is the unconscious part, where you can be aware of his feelings for you, but generally you have to know how to notice them.

However, there are times when the way a man greets you when he likes you can be very obvious.

Also, to make sure that he has feelings for you, you should watch for other signs. For example, if you catch him looking at you, when you weren’t looking at him. Also if he treats you with great kindness and confidence, as if he had known you for a long time.

Additionally, all of his friends greet you warmly and talk to you animatedly, because he has told them that he likes you a lot.

6) He greets you, smiles and has fun

There is no doubt that there are men who love to be funny in front of the woman they like.

The goal is to get noticed by saying something provocative, even mocking. They are outgoing and in this way they make it seem very subtle.

He may even ask you naughty and naughty questions, which can make you a little uncomfortable. Not all men mature in the same way.

But don’t worry, it’s the nerves of the moment that make him behave that way.

If he has this kind of behavior only with you, it is because he really is very attracted to you.

7) He greets you and then in his conversation he does not mention other women

You have already had several conversations with this guy and you have noticed that he has not mentioned another woman in any of them.

Also whenever they talk, he wants to know everything about you or tells you very personal things about him.

Even when another woman shows up to greet him, you can really see the difference in how he greets you. He is aloof and uninterested in her, but cordial, like it’s just what he has to do out of politeness.

8) He imitates you

Another thing that men do when they like a woman is to imitate her same gestures.

For example, if you lean against the wall, he will, too, immediately. He will talk to you relaxed and very friendly, if you do too.

If you greet him in a particular way, he will imitate you and coordinate his gestures with yours. He may not realize what he’s doing, but he internally feels that if he’s more like you, it will make you like him.

9) He is protective when he greets you

Despite being common sense, many women are unaware of the power of this concept. It is the “Hero’s Instinct” and it is something that all men possess. It is associated with their fundamental need to be the protector and provide for the person they care about and love.

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Relationship expert James Bauer has coined this term to refer to the instinctual nature behind the way men fall in love and show their interest in a woman.

Interesting, right?

Not only will it help you detect in his greeting if he likes you, you can also take advantage of his “hero instinct” so that he sees you as the most special woman for him.

The first thing you should do is watch this free video in English. It explains what the hero instinct is, how it works, and why it will help you notice the signs of attraction, not just when he greets you but in all of his interactions.

It is a short video in English where you will learn a lot, it is really worth watching.

Here is that link again.

10) When greeting you, he does it with raised eyebrows

He barely sees you and long before greeting you he slightly raises his eyebrows. This is an unconscious sign that she is happy to see you.

If you ask him why he raised his eyebrows when he saw you, he’ll be surprised by your question, because he probably has no idea that he did it.

It may even be that he subtly touches your arm or shoulder and you notice how his face lights up when he does so.

11) If he approaches a group and you are in it, he greets you first

If you are in a group of several people, the way he behaves, if he likes you, will be revealing.

To start, he will go straight to you to greet you first. Then when he talks or gestures, his hands, fingers and feet will always point towards you.

Even if you see his eyes when he greets you, you will notice his dilated pupils. This happens when one person is attracted to another.

12) He shows you his palms when he greets you

One way guys show they like you is by being open, honest, and even vulnerable. You can physically glimpse this, for example, when they greet you and speak to you with their palms up.

Another way to show openness and sincerity is to avoid any barriers between the two of you. For example, glasses, cups or bottles can interfere with your communication. Then, you will see how he pushes them away immediately.

13) Before greeting you, he arranges himself to look good

Another way in which you can tell that a man likes you is when he looks very dressed up, when he greets you.

If you have watched him beforehand, you will see how he will fix his hair with his hands, adjust his shirt or retie his shoe.

If he finds out you’re wearing him, he’ll stop dressing up and quickly walk up to you and say hello.

14) Look at your eyes and lips intermittently

Another way a man greets you, when he likes you, is to do so without being able to avoid looking alternately at your lips and eyes.

While looking at you like that, she keeps her mouth slightly open and licks her lips. These are signs that she dreams of holding you in her arms and kissing you.

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15) He greets you in the morning

He is always the first to contact you in the day and say hello. One of the gestures of a man, when he likes you, is that he always wants to be noticed. For example, saying “Good morning” to you first thing in the morning.

The man you are attracted to will want to be around you. As soon as the sun rises, he will call you or send a message saying “How did you wake up today?”

If, in addition to greeting you, he tries to make plans to see you, you can be sure that he is looking for something with you.

He just can’t wait to have you by his side.

16) Every time he greets you he says something nice

Another way a man greets you, when he likes you, is to compliment you every time he does it. For example, when he greets you he says: “Hello beautiful, beautiful, precious” or something similar.

Obviously, it will be more noticeable by the way he tells you. For example, he can change the tone of his voice, making it deeper and more masculine. He can also talk to you in a seductive way, whispering and telling you things in a soft way.

Seeing his eyes you realize that he simply admires you.

When he says goodbye, he tells you that you look beautiful. Which means that she is looking at you in a loving way.

He can also flatter you for the way you are and how this influences him positively. When a man is in love he usually tells you how good you are for him.

17) Take your hand and caress it for a moment

They already know each other and when he greets you, he approaches and takes your hand to caress it for just a moment.

He also caresses your back and shoulder. This is one of the classic types of greetings, when a guy likes you.

If they are going in or out of somewhere, they may gently touch your lower back or elbow to guide you. This is a sign that he is protecting something he wants, in every way.

Also, this kind of greeting means that he really enjoys your company and that he is very happy with your presence.

18) He greets you and takes great interest in everything you say, like and do

One way a man shows he’s attracted to you is when he greets you and quickly wants to catch up on what you’re saying.

Listen carefully when you speak and pay close attention to every detail you mention.

Additionally, a man’s behavior when he likes you becomes more kind, loving and attractive. He is fascinated by your sense of humor, although it may not be the funniest for others.

If anyone remembers something you did or said, it’s him. The point is that everything you do and say interests him. He knows what you like, your fears and your joys.