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Emotional Indicators
High signal

Lip Biting

Drawing the lip between the teeth, a self soothing act linked to worry or restraint.

Body
Channel
High
Reliability
Moderate
Difficulty to Read
Example

Holding back an objection a person bites gently on the lower lip and stays quiet.

How to Read It

Read it as anxiety, hesitation or the effort to suppress something the person wishes to say.

A Word of Caution

Dry lips and habit also cause biting, so look for it alongside other signs of tension.

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