Decoding Thumbs: Signs of High StatusVerify internal states despite crossed arms
From the show
Reading People SignalsThumb visibility offers a high-fidelity gauge of a person's actual confidence level. While crossed arms are often interpreted as defensive, upward-pointing thumbs reveal comfort and authority. Observing this gravity-defying behavior allows you to distinguish between insecurity and dominance in high-stakes interactions.
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