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Nonverbal behavior
Nonverbal behavior interpretations
| Nonverbal Behavior | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Arms crossed on chest | defensiveness |
| Tugging on ears | indecision |
| rubbing hands | anticipation |
| brisk walk, erect walk, sitting with legs crossed and hands on head | confidence |
| biting nails | insecurity, nervousness |
| face resting on hands, eyes downward | boredom |
| standing with hands on hips | readiness, aggression |
| rubbing eyes | doubt, disbelief |
| tapping fingers | impatience |
| hand to cheek | evaluation, thinking |
| stroking chin | trying to make a decision |
| standing with hands in pockets, shoulders hunched | sad, depressed, dejection |
| double take (looking around and away) | disbelief |
| tilted head | interested |