Desmond Morris - 2002 - Peoplewatching - The Desmond Morris Guide to Body Language (poor quality-double page)(290p) [Inua]

37. Barrier Signals: (above)
At moments of tension, a
protective Body-cross is
performed, in which the arms
make contact with one
another across the front of
the body. A favourite male
example is the 'cufflink
adjustment'.
40 & 41. Submissive Behaviour: Today, the most exaggerated submissive
displays are reserved for all-powerful deities. For some religious groups, the
kneel is insufficient. Instead, they resort to an even more extreme form of bodylowering,
in which the forehead is brought down to touch the ground.
38. Protective behaviour:
(above right) Boats are
sometimes transformed into
people by the addition of a
pair of eyes. This Maltese
fishing boat carries a pair of
painted eyes, to out-stare the
Evil Eye, in the hope that this
will protect it from harm.
39. (right) Footballers lining
up to face a free-kick
demonstrate their priorities,
protecting their genitals
rather than their faces.