𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐬

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· Throwing the hands up

· Rubbing the brow as if to ward off a headache

· Avoiding looking at the person, staring downward

· Pressing a fist to the mouth

· Fidgeting...


𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ˏˋ°•*⁀➷


· Loss of sleep

· Lack of concentration

· Becoming so focused on the upcoming event that other important things are neglected

· Fantasizing/building up the event far beyond its reality

· An inability to sit still, fidgeting

· Becoming self-critical (questioning clothing choices, event preparation), wanting everything to go perfectly

· Covering the face, then peeking

· Asking questions: "How long? When? What is it?"

· Wetting the lips

· Checking and rechecking email

· Grabbing onto another person and saying, "Tell me!"

· Leaning in toward others, showing interest

· Tingling all over

· Begging someone for details, an answer, for a look at something, etc...


𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞/𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 ˏˋ°•*⁀➷

· Shoulders back, chest out, chin lifted

· Giving a half-shrug and a grin that conveys agreement or secret knowledge

· Flirting

· Comfortable being in close proximity to others or initiating contact

· Telling jokes, adding to or steering a conversation

· Hosting an event or activity (a BBQ, getting the guys together for a football game)

· Bragging, obsessively talking about an achievement or material object (winning a game, a new car, etc)

· Reacting with anger or jealousy if one's reputation is impugned

· Doing or saying things outside of the norm without anxiety or concern

· Leaning in to talk or listen

· Maintaining good eye contact

· Lots of physical contact, touchy-feely

· Running the hands through the hair, flipping one's hair

· Assuming a pose that's sexy, appealing, or draws attention to one's best attributes

· Wearing clothes that are flashy or dramatic...


𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 ˏˋ°•*⁀➷

Brows drawing together

· Lines forming between the eyebrows

· Head tilting to the side

· Gaze clouding, going distant

· Frowning

· Hands touching the lips, mouth, face

· Glance darting around, head-turning, as if looking for answers

· Opening the mouth but not speaking, or opening and closing the mouth several times before forming words

· Swallowing excessively

· Taking a deep breath and letting it out again slowly

· A blank look, a slack expression

· Wilting posture

· Scratching at the cheek, rubbing one's chin

· Asking for affirmation: "Are you sure?"

· Tapping a fist against the lips lightly while thinking

· Denial—shaking the head, repeating "No", warding someone off


𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 ˏˋ°•*⁀➷

· Relaxed posture

· Slow easy breathing

· Smiling

· A warm voice, a caring tone

· Crossing the arms over the chest

· Eyes half-closed, a lidded look of satisfaction

· A feeling of connection to life

· Lacing the fingers behind the head

· A wide stance, open demeanor

· Slack muscles, loose limbs, no big or fast movements

· Rolling the neck back and forth and smiling

· (Guys) legs akimbo when sitting, taking up more space than usual

· Looping one's thumbs into the front pockets while standing

· An easy walk, unhurried

· A wandering gaze, taking in random things

· A satisfied sigh...


𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 ˏˋ°•*⁀➷

 Repeating a statement as a question

· Leaning in, sliding a chair closer

· A small, delighted smile

· A shift from mediocre conversation to pointed questions

· A softened voice or tone

· Prying or snooping

· Straining to hear, shushing others to be quiet

· Wide eyes

· Pushing one's glasses up and tilting the body toward the object of curiosity

· A gasp of wonder

· Moving toward something to witness it, forgetting one's original destination

· Lips parting slightly

· Slowed breaths...


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