94 BODY LANGUAGE SECRETS
MODERATE HIGH STEEPLING Means she's cer-
tain that she knows what she's talking about or, if lis-
tening, confident she knows more than the speaker.
High steepling also puts barrier between the person
and the audience to whom he, or she is preaching.
LOW STEEPLING Means he is confident that he
knows what he's talking about. When compared with
all the other forms of steepling, it's only mildly offen-
sive.Courtship Tactics For Men 95TOUCHING YOUR PROPERTY Attempts to
intimidate and communicate without words, I am so
superior to you that I can take your property. I do
not have to show you any respect. Even if it is your
desk, when he puts his hand or foot on it, the desk
becomes his possession, literally.
HANDS BEHIND HEAD OR NECK Attempts to
intimidate by communicating, "I am so superior to
you that I can be lackadaisical toward you. I don't
have to show you any respect."
PEERING OVER ONE'S GLASSES Taking a
second look to imply, "You can't possibly mean that,
fool!" Attempts to intimidate without words.EXAMINES CUTICLES During conversation, the ar-
rogant person inspects his cuticles or finger tips
instead of making eye contact with the other person.
Usually done while listening. Implies, "My finger nails
are far more important than paying attention to you."ARMS CROSSED ON CHEST The arrogant person
says, in effect, "I am so superior to you that I am com-
pletely closed to you and your ideas. Say anything you
want. I am not going to listen."