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| NONVERBAL
BEHAVIOR |
INTERPRETATION |
| 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,
apprehension |
| 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,
innocence |
| Pinching bridge of nose,
eyes closed |
Negative evaluation |
| Tapping or drumming
fingers |
Impatience |
| Steep -ling fingers |
Authoritative |
| Patting/fondling hair |
Lack of self-confidence;
insecurity |
| 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 |
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