The energy changes, and you feel like you have to be guarded.
Some people will start playing with their hands.
And remember that the other person is doing the same processing and will feed off your reactions and expressions.
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Finger-pointing is a way of showing aggression…it can make people defensive, Cobb says.
This can kick-start a cycle of communication thats not so effective for guiding effective and emotionally safe conversation.
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Eye-rolling
Eye-rolling should be read in context, as it can indicate both annoyance and tiredness.
Slumped shoulders
Slumped shoulders signal exhaustion, and fighting when youre tired isnt productive.
Its a silent disconnection, theyre still there but that doesnt mean anything is going in, Cobb says.
It doesnt have to be a big, obvious turn with their back facing you, Cobb says.
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