The Definitive Book of Body Language

Arm Signals

How the Rich and Famous Reveal

their Insecurity

People who are continually exposed to others, such as royalty,

politicians, television personalities and movie stars, usually

don't want their audiences to detect that they are nervous or

unsure of themselves. They prefer to project a cool, calm, con-

trolled attitude when on display, but their anxiety or

apprehension leaks out in disguised forms of arm-crossing. As

in all arm-cross gestures, one arm swings across in front of the

body towards the other arm but instead of the arms crossing,

one hand touches or holds on to a handbag, bracelet, watch,'

shirt cuff or object on or near their other arm. Once again the

barrier is formed and the secure feeling is achieved.

Famous people are just

as nervous in public as

the rest of us

Men wearing cufflinks are often

seen adjusting them as they cross

a room or dance floor where they

are in full view of others. The

Cuff-Link-Adjust is the trade-

mark of Prince Charles, who uses

it to give himself a feeling of

security any time he walks across

an open space in full view of

everyone.

Prince Charles' Cuff-Link-Adjust
revealing his insecurities