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From crossed arms to furrowed brows, the majority of our communication is nonverbal, which means that knowing how to interpret body language is essential to fully comprehending what someone is trying to say. But when it comes to crossed arms, a popular form of body language, how do we interpret them? Do crossed arms mean someone is angry? Afraid? Closed off? There’s more than one way to interpret crossed arms: we’ve compiled a list of them all, below.
Things You Should Know
- Crossed arms may make you come off as rude, angry, or resistant.
- Someone may cross their arms when they are insecure, anxious, or stressed.
- People may also cross their arms for practical purposes, such as to stay warm if they are chilly, or to support their shoulders if they're sitting in an armless chair.
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- ↑ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/body-language-signs-first-date_n_5c42108ee4b027c3bbc18038
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