GESTURE

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Leg swung over chair

Sitting backwards on a chair
Hands behind one's back
Locked ankles
Rubbing palms
Thumbs in belt or pants
Unconscious throat clearing
Hands together pointing toward
ceiling
9. One hand above the other on
one's lap
10. Sitting with one leg under oneself
11. Covering the mouth while speaking
12. Wiggling a foot
13. Putting objects in one's mouth,
such as pencils
14. Rubbing eye or ear
15. Conscious throat clearing
16. No eye contact
17. Feet pointing toward door
18. Rubbing nose
19. Touching ear
20. Hand to throat
21. Clenched hands
22. Clenched fist
23. Pointing finger
24. Sitting on the edge of a chair
25. Moving forward of a chair
26. Arms crossed tightly across chest
27. Unbuttoning of coat, uncrossing of
arms and legs
28. Playing with one's hair or jewelry

ANSWERS TO
CHOOSE FROM
a. Doubt
b. Need of more information, anxiety
c. Bored
d. Comfort, unconcern
e. Sure of oneself
f. Confidence, pride
g. Unsure or lying
h. Admonishment
i. Apprehension
j. Everything under control
k. Expectation
l. Holding back
m. Feeling superior
n. Dominance
o. Unconcerned
p. Opening up
q. Unwilling
r. Ready for action
s. Agreement
t. Determined, angry
u. Reprimand
v. Anxious
w. Need reassurance
x. Doubtful
y. Rejecting what is being said
z. Ready to leave
aa. Sexual preening
ab. Concealing something