Examples Of Body Language

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
Steepling 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