Ice formed on the butler's upper slopes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A butler's demeanor shows nervousness or cold.
- In plain terms
- He looks tense.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical cues show internal states.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do physical cues actually mean?
Another view
Interpretations of cues vary.
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