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Emotional Indicators
High signal

Jaw Clenching

A tightening of the muscles along the jaw, visible as a ridge near the cheek.

Body
Channel
High
Reliability
Moderate
Difficulty to Read
Example

Receiving criticism in public a person keeps quiet while the jaw muscles flex and harden.

How to Read It

Clenching often signals contained anger, tension or the effort to hold back a reaction.

A Word of Caution

Concentration and physical strain produce clenching too, so weigh it in context.

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