Translating Emotions into Written Body Language Part One
Translating emotions into written body language is a lot easier said, than done. I hope this helps! (Part 2 to come soon!)
Rub hands together, lick lips, unable to sit still, grin.
Slack-jawed, unable to move, fixed gaze
Throw head back, slap thighs, clap hands, shake with laughter
Shake fist, point finger, stab finger, slam fist on table, flushed face, throbbing veins in neck, jutting chin, clench fists, clench jaw, lower eyebrows, squint eyes, bare teeth, a wide stance, tight-lipped smile.
Press lips together, narrow eyes, roll eyes, exasperated sighs
Fidget, twist a ring, chew on a pencil, bite lip, swallow constantly, quickened breathing, hold breath, darting eyes, sweat, clammy palms, high-pitched laughter, hunched posture, pace, stutter, play with hair
Furrowed brows, lean forward, sit up, take notes, mimic body language
Yawn, avoid eye contact, tap feet, twirl a pen, doodle, fidget, slouch
Clasp arms behind body, lift head, push chest out, stand tall, make firm and precise movements
Tilt head, narrow eyes, furrowed brow, shrug
Lift chin, purse lips, sneer, stretch or turn away, dismissive hand waving
Twist lips, half-smile, shake head, presslips with a slight frown, roll eyes
One sided shoulder shrug, loom down, scratch nose/ear/neck, feet kick out or shuffle involuntarily, sudden change in demeanour, hesitation in speech, shifty eye contact, long blinks, shrug, unwarranted smiles or laughter, shake head ‘no’ while saying ‘yes’, lick lips, cover/touch mouth
Cross arms or legs, arms out with palms forward, hands up, place anything in front of body hands in pocket
Flirtatious behavior, wink, look up through the lashes, glance over the shoulder, make eye contact, touch hair or clothing, straighten spine, strike ‘cowboy’ pose with thumbs in belt, dilated pupils, arch, stretch, women cross and uncross legs
Wide-eyed (shock), narrow-eyed (sceptical), twist mouth, crinkle nose, crease brow
Crinkle nose, curled lip, flinch, turn away, cover nose, gag, squint eyes shut, protect body by turning shoulder (cold shoulder)
Fake smile, pout, frown, cross arms
stroke/rub nape of neck, wide eyes, shallow rapid breathing, beat walls, huddle in a corner, clasp hands over head, rocking, wring hands, run hands through air, adjust cuffs, men hold hands together in front of crotch
Blush, stammer, cover face with hands, bow head, trouble maintaining eye contact, look down and away, blink back tears
Rub eyes, stare into space, yawn and/or stretch, nod off and jerk awake, grit teeth, close eyes, move slowly, slouch
Hunch shoulders, shrink back, mouth open, widen eyes, shake, tremble, freeze, rock from side to side, wrap arms around self, shaking hands
Shake head, massage temples, clasp wrist in opposite hand or behind back, aggressively run hands through hair, show white knuckles
izzy806
areudirty
germansingergirl
theartofmadeline
