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Placing belongings to claim space, such as spreading items across a shared table.
A person settles in by laying a notebook, phone and cup in a wide arc on the desk.
Read spreading as a claim to space and comfort, and tight gathering as restraint or unease.
Tidiness is partly personality, so treat this as a soft signal.
Adjusting hair, clothing or appearance, which can signal self consciousness or interest.
ExploreA short delay before one person matches the posture of another, revealing the depth of rapport.
ExploreVery small nods that signal active listening and encouragement to continue.
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