Confusion
Rapid blinking
Rubbing the chin
Scratching the head
Wrinkling the nose
Deception
Shifty eyes
Lack of eye contact
Changing the subject
Hesitating when answering questions
Defensiveness
Squinting
Licking the lips
Leaning away from someone
Holding something in front of the body
Denial
Sweating
Shuffling backward
Locking eyes with someone
Raising the palms in a not me gesture
Determination
Hard jaw
Leaning forward
Cords or veins of neck standing out
Pressing on with an activity even if in pain or uncomfortable
Disbelief
Slack jaw
Wide eyes
Unfocused stare
Covering one's ears as though trying to block bad news
Doubt
Biting one's cheek
Avoidance of eye contact
Running fingers through hair
Rubbing the chin or the back of the neck
Indifference
Blank gaze
Speaking with hands in pockets
Turning away from someone who is speaking
Attention focused on other characters or objects
Insecurity
Forced smile
Biting nails or lips
Red face and upper torso
Fidgeting with hair or clothing
Resignation
Hanging head
Slumped shoulders
Trembling chin
Poor personal grooming
Skepticism
Mumbling
Rubbing the eyes
Unrestrained smirk
Tsk-tsking through crooked mouth
Sympathy
Stroking someone's hair
Fumbling/at a loss for words
Speaking in a soothing voice
Patting someone's back or hugging them
Uncertainty
Pacing
Halting dialogue
Puckered forehead
Repeated swallowing
Worry
Thin smile
Trembling
Dark circles under eyes
Thumbs clenched inside fists
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Nod my Head - A Writing Guide for Wattpad Writers
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