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Understanding Body Language Signals

This document lists various nonverbal behaviors and their potential interpretations. It describes postures and gestures like crossed arms, leg tapping, and head tilting that can indicate states like boredom, thinking, frustration or insecurity. Hand movements like rubbing the nose or stroking the chin are also included and may suggest doubt, disbelief or negative evaluation depending on the context.

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Understanding Body Language Signals

This document lists various nonverbal behaviors and their potential interpretations. It describes postures and gestures like crossed arms, leg tapping, and head tilting that can indicate states like boredom, thinking, frustration or insecurity. Hand movements like rubbing the nose or stroking the chin are also included and may suggest doubt, disbelief or negative evaluation depending on the context.

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Anderson Clayton
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NONVERBAL BEHAVIOR Brisk, erect walk Standing with hands on hips Sitting with legs crossed, foot kicking

slightly Sitting, legs apart Arms crossed on chest Walking with hands in pockets, shoulders hunched Hand to cheek Touching, slightly rubbing nose Rubbing the eye Hands clasped behind back Locked ankles Head resting in hand, eyes downcast Rubbing hands Sitting with hands clasped behind head, legs crossed Open palm Pinching bridge of nose, eyes closed Tapping or drumming fingers Steepling fingers Patting/fondling hair Tilted head Stroking chin Looking down, face turned away Biting nails Pulling or tugging at ear

INTERPRETATION Confidence Readiness, aggression Boredom Open, relaxed Defensiveness Dejection Evaluation, thinking Rejection, doubt, lying Doubt, disbelief Anger, frustration, apprehension Apprehension Boredom Anticipation Confidence, superiority Sincerity, openness, innocence Negative evaluation Impatience Authoritative Lack of self-confidence; insecurity Interest Trying to make a decision Disbelief Insecurity, nervousness Indecision

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