How to show being delighted
smiling or grinning broadly
light, bouncy steps or movements
clapping hands or small, excited gestures
warm blush or flushed cheeks
soft, happy sighs or laughter
eyes crinkling at the corners
open mouth, slightly parted in surprise or joy
staring at whatever delights them
rapid, shallow breathing or sudden gasps
sweaty palms or clammy skin
tightened jaw or grinding teeth
furrowed brows, tense forehead
wide, darting eyes or a fixed, unblinking stare
clenched fists or nails digging into skin
stiff, frozen posture or tense muscles ready to react
dry mouth or difficulty swallowing
heart pounding visibly or audibly (e.g., pounding in ears)
fidgeting or restless movements, pacing
nausea or tightness in the stomach
avoiding eye contact or looking away anxiously
voice trembling or catching in throat if speaking
soft, gentle smile or neutral, peaceful facial expression
smooth, unhurried movements
hands resting calmly, loosely folded or open palms
slight tilt of the head, indicating calm attentiveness
relaxed jaw, no clenching or grinding
steady, balanced posture with relaxed shoulders
soft sigh or contented breath out
minimal fidgeting or twitching
How to show being alarmed
quickened or shallow breathing
trembling or shaking hands
stiffened posture or frozen still
sudden intake of breath or gasping
lips pressed tightly or quivering
neck hairs standing on end
fidgeting or restless movements, pacing
mouth slightly open or dry mouth
rapid head movements, scanning surroundings
jumping or flinching suddenly
tightened throat or throat clearing
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