Agitation
Jerky movements
Rubbing – pinching the back of neck
Pacing
Restlessness
Flapping hands
Wavering voice
Adjusting – pulling – tugging clothes
Not knowing where to look
Pacing
Turning away from others
Flaring nostrils
Sucking on tongue
Scrunching up lips
Narrowing eyes
Jutting jaw
Clenching fists
Clearing the throat

Anger
Bared teeth
Jutting Chin
Flared nostrils
Squinting eyes
Protruding eyes
Staring
Stamping a foot
Shaking a fist
Cracking knuckles
Slamming fists onto things
Kicking things
Sweeping arm gestures
Wide-legged stance
Flushed face
Throbbing veins in neck – forehead (cliché)
Noisy breathing
Eyes that glare
Deepening voice tone

Confusion
Rubbing the chin
Tilted head
Shrugging
Exaggerated swallowing
Stuttering
Biting the lip
Grimacing
Rubbing the chin
Scratching head
Touching neck
Exessive swollowing
Stuttering
Asking person to repeat what was said
Zoning out
Running hands through hair
Head flinching back
Blinking rapidly
Trying to talk but nothing comes out
Wrinkling the forehead
Tapping fingers or knuckles against lip

Defeat
Non-responsiveness
Lowering chin
Vacent eyes
Slumping into chair – sofa – bed
Limp posture
Staring at toes or hands
Vibrating chin

Defiance
Cocked head
Grinding teeth
Puffed-out chest
Slight smirk
Relaxed eyes
Raised eyebrows

Determination
Clenched fists
Jaw thrust forward
Pushing up sleeves (cliché)
Steepled fingers
Set eye contact
Strong posture
Straightened back
Chin lifted
A quick, fast paced stride
Pressing lips together

Disagreement
Crossed arms
Turning away
Relaxed posture
One leg crossed over the other in seated position
Shaking head
Changing the topic
Relaxed eyes
Twitching nose

Disappointment
Hard swallow
Shuffling feet
Stolid expression
Wincing or flinching

Disapproval
Constricted pupils
Outstaring someone
Tight lips
Walking away without letting someone finish their sentence

Disbelief
Palm on chest
Rapid blinking
Turning pale
Unfocussed gaze

Discomfort
Pained grimace
Repeatedly shifting body weight from one foot to the other
Rubbing back of neck, chin, or forehead
Shuffling feet

Doubt
Biting the cheek
Cramming hands in pockets
Forcing the lips together
Rocking on the feet

Embarrassment
Blushing
Coughing
Sweating
Wincing or flinching

Exasperation
Making a rude gesture
Raising hands in an I-give-up gesture
Running fingers through hair
Scoping out the ceiling

Impatience
Crossing the arms
Repeatedly checking the time
Standing akimbo (hands on hips, elbows turned out)
Watching the door

Insecurity
Checking one’s breath behind an open hand
Closed posture
Fiddling with hair or biting nails
Hiding hands in pockets or behind back

Introspection
Gazing past/around someone while speaking
Glancing downward during conversation
Lowered head
Quiet mood

Irritation
Arguing
Crossing the arms
Narrowing the eyes
Raising the voice

Nervousness
Dilated pupils
Drumming fingers
Excessive blinking
Rapid breathing

Oppression
Folded hands and bowed head
Slow, soft speech
Standing with weight on one leg, other leg angled away from body
Teeth clamped on upper lip

Pessimism
Single arched eyebrow
One hand on hip
Wide eyes
Lopsided sneer

Shame
Crying
Hiding the face with hair or hat
Involuntary moan
Scuffing a toe against carpet or dirt

Skepticism
Hand gesture of dismissal
Cutting someone off in mid-sentence
Wrinkled nose
Condescending smile

Stubbornness
Fixed stare
Set jaw
Tapping foot

Uncertainty
Interrupting one’s own dialogue
Rubbing the chin
Tugging on the lip
Shrugging

Unease
Clammy hands
Licking or biting the lips
Picking at food
Repetitive actions that accomplish nothing

Worry
Puffy eyes with dark pouches beneath
Poor personal grooming
Calling police or other support services
Poor sleep habits