SORRY, LOVE.

bold what applies + tag mutuals to do the same in a new post!

tagged by: @marwnad tagging: whoever wants to ! 

defensiveness.

arms crossed on chest  /   crossing legs   /   fist-like gestures   /   pointing index finger   /  karate chops   /   stiffening of shoulders   /   tense posture   /   curling of lip   /   baring of teeth

reflective.

hand-to-face gestures   /   head tilted   /   stroking chin  /   peering over glasses   /   taking glasses off — cleaning   /   putting earpiece of glasses in mouth   /   pipe smoker gestures   /  putting hand to bridge of nose   /   pursed lips, knitted brows

suspicion.

arms crossed  /   sideways glance   /   touching or rubbing nose   /   rubbing eyes   /  hands resting on weapon   /   brows raising   /   lips pressing into a thin line   /   strict, unwavering eye contact   /   wrinkling of nose

confidence.

hands behind back /   hands on lapels of coat   /   steepled hands   /   baring teeth in a grin   /   rolling shoulders   /   tipping head back but maintaining eye contact   /   chest puffed up   /   shoulders back   /   arms folded just above navel   / wide eyes  /   standing akimbo

insecurity & anxiety.

chewing pen or pencil  /   rubbing thumb over opposite thumb   /   biting fingernails   / hands in pockets  /   elbow bent   /  closed gestures   /   clearing throat   /   “whew” sound    /  picking or pinching flesh   /   fidgeting in chair   /   hand covering mouth whilst speaking   /  poor eye contact   /   tugging at pants whilst seated  /   jingling money in pockets   /   tugging at ear   /   perspiring hands  /   playing with hair  /   swaying   /   playing with pointer /   marker / cane   /   smacking lips   /   sighing   /   rocking on balls of feet   /   flexing or cracking fingers sporadically

frustration.