The Definitive Book of Body Language(interested). The man in the centre is clearly unimpressed with
the other man as he has his body pointing away and is giving
him an aggressive sideways glance. He has his palms out of
sight and is blowing his cigarette smoke down (negative). He is
also leaning against the wall (territorial aggression).- What Are the Twelve Main Signals?
AnswersThe man on the left is using superiority gestures and has an
arrogant attitude towards the man sitting opposite. He is using
eye block signals to block the other man from sight and his head
is tilted back to 'look down his nose' at him. Defensiveness is
also evident because his knees are held tightly together and he
is holding his wine glass with both hands to form a barrier. The
man in the middle has been excluded from the conversation by
the two other men not forming a triangle to include him. He
does, however, seem aloof, as shown by his Thumbs-in-Waist-
coat gesture (superiority), leaning back on his chair and is using
a Crotch Display (macho). The man on the right has heard
enough and has taken the starter's position (ready to leave) and
his foot and body are pointed towards the nearest exit. His eye-
brows and the corners of his mouth are turned down, and his
head is slightly down, revealing disapproval.