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S.P.A.R.C. | 
| Separated Parenting Access & Resource Center
"Keeping Families Connected"
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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 |
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