(Bk Business) Carol Kinsey Goman Ph.D.-The Nonverbal Advantage_ Secrets and Science of Body Language at Work -Berrett-Koehler Publishers (2008)

96 The Nonverbal Advantage
A nonverbal sign of resistance
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If you spot any gestures of resistance at a meeting—especially
if you are leading the meeting—don’t ignore them. Instead
let the resisters know that you have noticed their concerns
and encourage them to join the conversation. If you draw out
their concerns, you may be able to address them. Resistance
left verbally unexpressed but emotionally potent can turn into
sabotage later on. It is always better to know up front what
people are really feeling—especially if those feelings are negative.
Some Other Hand Gestures
There are a number of other hand gestures that signal a variety
of reactions.
Gestures of boredom When the
listener begins to use her hand
(or hands) to support her head,
she’s telling you she’s bored—and
the more the hand supports the
head, the greater the boredom.
She’s lost interest.