The Definitive Book of Body LanguageFifteen minutes laterThe attitudes and emotions of these people are now clearly
shown by their body language. The man on the left has kept
his Thumbs-in-Belt, Foot-Forward position and has turned his
body more towards the woman, making it a complete
courtship display. His thumbs are also gripping his belt much
tighter to make the gesture more noticeable and his body has
become even more erect. The woman is responding to this
courtship display with her own, showing that she is interested
in being involved with him. She has uncrossed her arms,
turned her body towards him and is pointing one foot at him.
Her courtship gestures include hair touching, exposed wrists,
chest forward to show cleavage and positive facial expression,
and she is blowing her cigarette smoke upwards (confidence).
The man on the right is unhappy about being excluded and is
using the Hands-on-Hips gesture (aggressive readiness) and
standing Crotch Display to show his displeasure.
In summary, the man on the left has won the woman's
attentions and the other man should take a hike in the
Himalayas.