2009/05/03

mannerisms


these have two things in common:

they are physical manifestations of simple nervousness.
they are performed unconsciously.

01. move around a lot
02. gripping or leaning on the lectern
03. tap on the table podium
04. speak too fast or too slowly
05. become speechless
06. pause inappropriately
07. repeat yourself
08. make strange facial expressions
09. shake shudder
10. become stiff
11. sweat
12. a quick smile in greeting or nervousness
13. greeting everyone with a hug or handshake
14. adjusting hair or clothing
15. play with objects in pockets
16. toying with coins or jewelry
17. a toss of the head or head wagging
18. frowning
19. lowering the eyes flirtatiously or timidly
20. inner cheek biting
21. lip biting or lip licking
22. blowing breath out through the mouth in exasperation
23. say “uh or uhm”
24. giggle
25. breath heavenly
26. cracking knuckles
27. snapping fingers or tapping a finger
28. biting fingernails
29. wave hands or arms
30. gesture inappropriately
31. tapping with your foot or feet