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Examples Of Body Language

NONVERBAL BEHAVIOR

INTERPRETATION

Brisk, erect walk

Confidence

Standing with hands on hips

Readiness, aggression

Sitting with legs crossed, foot kicking slightly

Boredom

Sitting, legs apart

Open, relaxed

Arms crossed on chest

Defensiveness

Walking with hands in pockets, shoulders hunched

Dejection

Hand to cheek

Evaluation, thinking

Touching, slightly rubbing nose

Rejection, doubt, lying

Rubbing the eye

Doubt, disbelief

Hands clasped behind back

Anger, frustration, apprehension

Locked ankles

Apprehension

Head resting in hand, eyes downcast

Boredom

Rubbing hands

Anticipation

Sitting with hands clasped behind head, legs crossed

Confidence, superiority

Open palm

Sincerity, openness, innocence

Pinching bridge of nose, eyes closed

Negative evaluation

Tapping or drumming fingers

Impatience

Steepling fingers

Authoritative

Patting/fondling hair

Lack of self-confidence; insecurity

Tilted head

Interest

Stroking chin

Trying to make a decision

Looking down, face turned away

Disbelief

Biting nails

Insecurity, nervousness

Pulling or tugging at ear

Indecision

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