BodyLingual

E Eagerness The enthusiasm to do or to have something, or a keenness to experience what’s about to happen. Expect eagerness to manifest in a readiness position, such as on the edge of their seat, weight on the front of their feet/toes, sharp pacing or leaning forward. Bouncing feet or tapping fingers, a rubbing of the hands and short/fast nodding/answers are other examples. Ear ornamentation The piercings or decorations worn on/through the ear. They can often make a statement about the wearer’s personality and cultural identification. Ear reddening In a similar way to blushing (of the cheeks) this is an unconscious display. The blood warms the ear making it hotter to the touch. It’s often caused by a sudden feeling of embarrassment or the onset of anger. Ear touch Often a pacifier, the massaging or pulling of the earlobe acts as a stress relief, and can assist thinking. The pull (no massage) can be a sign of deception or   a simple ear touch/tap may show that the doer do

Quotations: On Nonverbal Expression and the Human Condition “When the eyes say one thing, and the tongue another, a practiced man relies on the language of the first.” Ralph Waldo Emerson “In human social behaviour it looks as if the nonverbal channel is used for negotiating interpersonal attitudes while the verbal channel is used primarily for conveying information.” Michael Argyle , Social Skills and Mental Health “In joy the face expands, in grief it lengthens.” Charles Darwin , The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals “There are some people who could hear you speak a thousand words and still not understand you. And there are others who will understand without you even speaking a word.” Yasmin Mogahed “Our outward expressions of emotion are one of the ways that our conscious brain works out how we are feeling.” Chris Daley , Unthink “It’s striking to see how reliably we lean toward what interests us and away from what repels us.”

D Dart (the) A short burst of travel on foot. Gait (walking style) reflects mood, attitude and personality, and the dart may signify indecision or impatience. Darting eyes Quick and repeated changes of gaze direction often performed when anxious, as the eyes seek help, potential threats or possible exists. Darwin, Charles R.  De Jorio, Andrea  Decoding The process by which an observer or receiver interprets cues and signals, and forms meaning from them. Décor The decoration, furnishing and layout and furnishings of an interior impacts upon those within it. The style of a room and colours can demonstrate purpose and the aesthetic quality affects how people are judged. For example, faces are seen more favourably if a venue is deemed beautiful. Defeat The defeated take up less space, with a slumped posture and head angled down (gaze averted). Energy tends to drop, seen in the hands which lower or are placed on the hips. Steps are heavy. Defensive Most defensi