The Prayer

The hands are folded and pressed against the body.

Meaning

Self-confidence
The person is confident and has no intention to change his/her mind.
This is where I stand and I will not change!
Anger or Concern
The negative feelings are compensated by strong embracing oneself.
This can not be happening!
or Restraint
The person is still assessing the situation and holds back to avoid rash actions.
We'll see how things will develop.

Explanation

There are three different positions: hands in front of the face hands placed on the table or hands in front of the crotch. The higher the hands are held the stronger the signal. Give the person something in his/her hand or bring them to do something else. This can lead to a better attitude.

Categories

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defensive