Looking someone directly in the eye shows that you are confident and you trust that person. On the other hand, staring can read as creepy or scary.
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Touching Your Nose
It can be a signal of disbelief or rejection, and it can also demonstrate that an individual is being untruthful about what they are saying.
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Placing Your Fingertips Together
It is a demonstration of control and authority. This type of body language can be used by bosses or authority figures.
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Nail Biting
Nail biting is a type of habit that can demonstrate stress, nervousness, or insecurity. Oftentimes, people bite their nails without even realizing it.
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Pulling Your Ear
People often pull the lobes of one of their ears when they are attempting to make a decision but remain indecisive.
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Hand Placed on Cheek
This example of body language can indicate that a person is lost in thought, or is considering something. A person this lost in thought is not paying attention.
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Stroking Your Chin or Beard
When one strokes the chin, he or she is communicating deep thought. It is often used unintentionally when an individual is trying to come to a decisision.
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Rubbing Hands Together Briskly
This is a way of communicating that an individual is excited for something or is waiting in anticipation. It can also indicate being cold, so be mindful of the
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Palms Open and Facing Upward
An open palm is a sign of openness and honesty. It can also be a show of submission.
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Arms Crossed Over the Chest
can indicate that a person is being defensive. It can also demonstrate that the individual disagrees with the opinions or actions of other individuals.
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Head Nodding
A simple way to show that youโre listening and agreeable is to nod in acknowledgement of good points or questions that donโt require a verbal answer.
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Tapping or Drumming Fingers
Finger-tapping demonstrates that a person is growing impatient or tired of waiting. Itโs a sign of boredom.
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Sitting on the Edge of Your Seat
When you sit at the edge of your seat, it signals that you are physically or mentally on edge.