The world of body language can be a confusing yet very intriguing thing to study.

When it comes tothe ears, a lot of meaning can be derived from the simplest of actions.

Whether that’s touching, pulling, rubbing or even scratching behind the ears.

Woman pulling ear

You may already be familiar with ear touching as a sign of someone lying (viaSpeeli).

But, what does it generally mean when someone touches one or both of their ears during a conversation?

Less commonly, it can also be a subconscious way to “block out” what they’re hearing.

Woman pulling ear