6. 6
Signs of Comfort
• Relaxation
• Proximity or closeness
• Isopraxis or mirroring behaviors
• Ventral fronting
Signs of discomfort
• Face, forehead, and eyes show anxiety or
stress
• Neck – look for neck touching
• Torso leaning away
• Feet and legs – movement, restriction,
orientation
9. 9
High confidence
• Finger tip touching (steepling)
• Thumb displays
• Nose high – chin out
• Communication is fluid
• Eye behavior is steady
• Territorial displays
Gravity defying gestures
• Indicate how we feel
• Positive feelings for emphasis
• Toe raises
• Leg raises
• Eyebrow flash or arching