Nonverbal Communication Cues

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frowning

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indicates displeasure, sadness or worry, or less often confusion or concentration

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slouching

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may indicate that the listener is bored or uninterested in the conversation

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shrugging your shoulders

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shows that you do not know or care about something

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biting your nails

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suggests insecurity or stress

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tapping your fingers

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often shows impatience or boredom

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folding your arms

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often comes across as a reflection of a closed, reserved, or apprehensive attitude.