This guide will give you a few of the most common behaviours and what they mean.
You can now know what other people are actually thinking.
You can now know what other people are actually thinking.
NONVERBAL
BEHAVIORINTERPRETATION
- Brisk, erect walk Confidence
- Standing with hands on hips Readiness, aggression
- Sitting with legs crossed, foot kicking slightly Boredom
- 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,
- 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,
- Pinching bridge of nose, eyes closed Negative evaluation
- Tapping or drumming fingers Impatience
- Steepling fingers Authoritative
- Patting/fondling hair Lack of self-confidence;
- 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
We hope this guide was informative for you.
Guide created: 14/07/06 (updated 15/11/06)




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