Gender Based Body Language : Men are indeed much more difficult to read compared to women. It is because they are less expressive and have reserved facial expressions. Fact is you cannot know a man well enough without interaction for a period of time. But here are some tips on the interpretations on the typical acts of male body language. By understanding men, you will know when he is flirting and the normal male behavior; in the end, you may find men’s behavior less annoying and less difficult to read.