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Movements
High signal

Pacing

Walking back and forth in a confined area, releasing nervous or restless energy through motion.

Body
Channel
High
Reliability
Moderate
Difficulty to Read
Example

Before a major announcement a person paces a short line across the room, turning at each end.

How to Read It

Pacing usually signals anticipation, anxiety or the working through of a difficult thought.

A Word of Caution

Some people pace simply to think more clearly, so it is not always a sign of distress.

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