Body Language 101

Brisk, erect walk - Confidence

Standing with hands on hips - Readiness, aggression

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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