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Breathinghigh reliabilityobvious

Deep Sigh

Audible, deep exhale often indicating release or resignation.

StressBoredomReliefFrustration

Visual Description

Visible deep inhalation followed by audible exhale, shoulders may drop.

Duration: momentaryVisibility: obvious

How to Observe

  • Note timing relative to events
  • Listen for content of sigh
  • May indicate need for break

Context Matters

  • •Can be stress release
  • •May indicate boredom
  • •Sometimes signals giving up
  • •Often involuntary

Common Misinterpretations

  • âš Relief vs frustration sound similar
  • âš May be physiological reset
  • âš Context determines meaning

Quick Info

Primary Signal
Stress
Body Region
💨Breathing
Reliability
high
Duration

momentary

Visibility

obvious

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