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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

  • social anxiety

Putting it to work

  • observation

Questions to consider

  • What do physical cues actually mean?

Another view

Interpretations of cues vary.

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