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Handsmoderate reliabilityobvious

Palms Down Display

Palms facing downward, often in gestures or resting positions.

DominanceConfidenceAuthority

Visual Description

Palms face downward, may press down in gestures.

Duration: variableVisibility: obvious

How to Observe

  • Note force of gesture
  • Pressing down = emphasis/control
  • May be calming gesture

Context Matters

  • •Authority/control gesture
  • •Common when giving directions
  • •Can indicate calming intent
  • •May seem dismissive

Common Misinterpretations

  • ⚠May be calming, not dominating
  • ⚠Can be table-resting position
  • ⚠Context determines meaning

Quick Info

Primary Signal
Dominance
Body Region
✋Hands
Reliability
moderate
Duration

variable

Visibility

obvious

Related Cues

Chin Raise/Jutting
Expanded/Power Posture

Opposite Signals

Palms Up Display