Muse Body Language Cheat Sheet
Bold = always applies, Italicized = sometimes applies, Strike Through = never applies
DEFENSIVENESS: arms crossed / crossing legs / clenched fists / pointing index finger / stiff shoulders / tense posture / curling of lip / baring of teeth / tail lashing / pinned ears
REFLECTIVE: hand to face gestures / head tilted / stroking chin / peering over glasses (sunglasses) / taking glasses off/cleaning / putting earpiece of glasses in mouth / pipe smoker gestures / putting hand to the bridge of nose / pursed lips / knitted brows
SUSPICION: arms crossed / sideways glance / touching or rubbing nose / rubbing eyes / hands resting on weapon / brows rising or knitting together / lips pressing into a thin line / strict unwavering eye contact / wrinkling of nose / eyes narrowing
OPENNESS & COOPERATION: open hands / upper body in sprinters position / sitting on the edge of a chair / hand-to-face gestures / unbuttoned coat / tilted head / slacked shoulders / relaxed posture / feet pointed outward / palms flat and facing outward
CONFIDENCE: hands behind back / hands on lapels of coat / steepled hands / smirking / 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 pants or clothes / jingling money in pockets / tugging at ear / perspiring hands / playing with hair / swaying or rocking / playing with a writing implement / smacking lips / sighing / rocking on balls of feet / flexing/tapping fingers sporadically / chewing on lip / pacing
ANGER & FRUSTRATION: short breaths / “tsk” sounds / tightly-clenched fists / pointing index finger / rubbing hand through hair / rubbing back of neck / snarling / revealing teeth / grimacing / glaring / notable tension in brow / shoulders back, head up; defensive posturing / clenching of jaw / grinding teeth / nostrils flaring / heavy exhales / swearing
OTHER: Hailey is very open with her feelings, even when she tries to hide them. Her reactions and expressions and body language are very severe, going from wide smiles and jumpy feet to crossed arms and practical fumes coming out of her ears. If she felt any specific emotion-- trust me, you’d know. The only emotion you may not identify easily could be jealousy, but it’s still hard ot miss if you know Hailey enough.
Tagged by: @endlessdrifter a million years ago
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