Notes

Adjusting clothing: Tugging at shirt sleeves, straightening ties, or adjusting collars can be a sign of nervousness or discomfort.
Sipping or drinking: Taking sips of a drink during conversation can provide a momentary pause or indicate relaxation.
Using facial expressions: Facial expressions like raised eyebrows, furrowed brows, or squinting can convey emotions or reactions to what's being said.
Shrugging: Shrugging shoulders can indicate uncertainty or indifference.
Pointing: Pointing fingers can emphasize a particular point or direction in the conversation.
Tilting or nodding the head: Tilting the head to the side or nodding can signal agreement, understanding, or empathy.
Laughing at oneself: Self-deprecating laughter can be a way to show humility or to diffuse tension.
Echoing or paraphrasing: Repeating or summarizing what the other person has said can demonstrate active listening and understanding.
Using hand-to-face gestures: Touching the face, chin, or mouth can signal contemplation, uncertainty, or deep thought.
Changing tone or pitch: Modulating the voice can convey emphasis, excitement, or urgency.
Crossing ankles: Crossed ankles while sitting can indicate a relaxed yet engaged posture.
Tilting the body: Leaning slightly forward can show interest and engagement, while leaning back might suggest a more relaxed or casual attitude.
Nail biting or picking: This can be a sign of nervousness or anxiety.
Rubbing the neck or back of the head: This can indicate stress, discomfort, or frustration.
Using humor: Injecting humor into conversation can lighten the mood, build rapport, or deflect tension.
Tapping or drumming on surfaces: Fidgeting with fingers on tables or tapping feet can signify impatience or nervous energy.
Looking at a watch or phone: Checking the time or phone during conversation can indicate distraction or a desire to end the conversation.
Turning the body away: Turning slightly away from the speaker can indicate disinterest or a desire to disengage from the conversation.
Taking deep breaths: Deep breaths can be a way to manage stress or anxiety during conversation.
Whistling or humming: This can be a way to fill silence or express contentment.
Nodding: This signifies agreement, understanding, or encouragement.
Eye contact: Maintaining eye contact shows interest and engagement in the conversation.
Smiling: Smiling can indicate agreement, happiness, or friendliness.
Fidgeting: People might fidget with objects, such as pens or jewelry, when feeling nervous or bored.
Gesturing: Hand gestures can emphasize points or illustrate ideas.
Laughing: Laughing can signal amusement or agreement with a point made.
Taking pauses: Pauses can indicate that the speaker is considering what to say next or giving the listener a chance to respond.
Mirroring: People sometimes unconsciously mimic the body language or speech patterns of the person they're talking to, which can build rapport.
Checking the time: This can indicate impatience or a need to move on from the conversation.
Crossing arms: This might signal defensiveness or disagreement.
Playing with hair: Some people play with their hair when feeling nervous or flirtatious.
Tapping fingers or feet: This can indicate impatience or restlessness.
Leaning in or leaning back: Leaning in can show interest and engagement, while leaning back might indicate relaxation or disinterest.
Interrupting: While not always polite, interrupting can signify eagerness to contribute to the conversation or disagreement with what's being said.
Looking away: Avoiding eye contact can indicate discomfort, dishonesty, or disinterest.
Sighing or exhaling loudly: This can signal frustration or impatience.
Using filler words: Such as "um," "uh," or "like," which can fill gaps in speech while the speaker gathers their thoughts.
Tilting the head: This can convey curiosity or confusion.
Tapping or drumming fingers: This might indicate boredom or impatience.
Crossing legs: Crossing legs while sitting can indicate relaxation or a desire to create physical distance.