26. Hands clenched and resting on the desk
or on the lap
Hands clenched in
raised position
Hands clenched in
lower position
Hands that are clenched together are generally indicative of
frustration or hostility, or holding back a negative attitude
27. STEEPLING is often used
by Superior, confident
individuals whose body
gestures are minimal,
denoting their confident
attitude.
Used while talking and giving
ones ideas or opinions
Used when listening
28. HAND, ARM AND WRIST GRIPS
One palm
gripping the
other hand
behind ones
back, exudes
confidence and
superiority
This denotes
frustration that one is
attempting to control
This indicates that
the person is
extremely angry,
and making an
attempt to self-
control
29. THUMB DISPLAYS
Denotes strength
of character and
pride. They display superiority,
dominance and even aggression.
Shows a
defensive or
negative attitude
plus a superior
attitude
30. Implies that the person
wishes to suppress
something being
voiced
Can be used my the
speaker to hide his
own deceit and by
the listener who
doubts the
speaker’s words
FACE-TO-HAND GESTURES
31. When men lie,
they rub their
eyes vigorously
Used when a
person wishes not
to hear what the
other person is
saying
This gesture
indicates
uncertainty or
doubt
32. • When a person tells
a lie and suspects
that he has been
caught.
• When a person is
angry or frustrated
and is trying to calm
himself.
Used when a
person is under
pressure
Used when a
person is bored or
uninterested and is
trying to stave off
sleep.
38. A soft voice is heard long after the
shout. Gentleness is stronger than
anger.
39. I NEVER SAID HE STOLE THE MONEY
I NEVER SAID HE STOLE THE MONEY
I NEVER SAID HE STOLE THE MONEY
I NEVER SAID HE STOLE THE MONEY
I NEVER SAID HE STOLE THE MONEY
I NEVER SAID HE STOLE THE MONEY
I NEVER SAID HE STOLE THE MONEY