Drawing the lips into a tight pucker, often signalling disagreement that is being held back.
Listening to a plan a person purses the lips briefly before offering a polite objection. The small pucker gives away the coming disagreement a moment before the words arrive.
Read pursed lips as a sign of disagreement or doubt forming beneath a calm surface. It often appears just before a person raises an objection they have been holding in.
It can also reflect concentration, so note what is being considered. Someone weighing a hard decision may purse the lips without any disagreement at all.
Placing belongings to claim space, such as spreading items across a shared table.
ExploreAdjusting 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.
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