MUSE BODY LANGUAGE.
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DEFENSIVENESS.
arms crossed on chest. // crossing legs. // fist-like gestures. // pointing index finger. // karate chops. // stiffening of shoulders. // tense posture. // curling of lip. // baring of teeth.
REFLECTIVE.
hand-to-face gestures. // head tilted. // stroking chin. // peering over glasses. // taking glasses off — cleaning. // putting earpiece of glasses in mouth. // pipe smoker gestures. // putting hand to bridge of nose. // pursed lips, knitted brows.
SUSPICION.
arms crossed. // sideways glance. // touching or rubbing nose. // rubbing eyes. // hands resting on weapon. // brows raising. // lips pressing into a thin line. // strict, unwavering eye contact. // wrinkling of nose.
OPENNESS & COOPERATION.
open hands. // upper body in sprinters position. // sitting on edge of chair. // hand-to-face gestures. // unbuttoned coat. // tilted head. // slacked shoulders, droopy posture. // feet pointed outward. // palms flat and facing outward. // chin up.
CONFIDENCE.
hands behind back. // hands on lapels of coat. // steepled hands. // baring teeth in a grin. // rolling shoulders. // tipping head back but maintaining eye contact. // chest puffed up. // shoulders back. // arms folded just above navel.
INSECURITY & ANXIETY.
chewing pen or pencil. // rubbing thumb over opposite thumb. // biting fingernails. // hands in pockets. // elbow bent/closed gestures. // clearing throat. // “whew” sound. // picking or pinching flesh. // fidgeting in chair. // hand covering mouth whilst speaking. // poor eye contact. // tugging at pants whilst seated. // jingling money in pockets. // tugging at ear. // perspiring hands. // playing with hair. // swaying. // playing with pointer/marker. // smacking lips. // sighing. // rocking on balls of feet. // flexing fingers sporadically.
FRUSTRATION.
short breaths. // “tsk” sounds. // tightly-clenched hands. // fist-like gestures. // pointing index finger. // rubbing hand through hair. // rubbing back of neck. // snarling. // revealing teeth/grimacing. // sharp-eyed glowers with notable tension in brow. // shoulders back, head up — defensive posturing. // clenching of jaw/grinding teeth. // nostrils flaring. // heavy exhales.
