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Feethigh reliabilitysubtle

Foot Pointing Direction

Direction feet are pointed indicates interest or exit desire.

InterestDisengagementEngagement

Visual Description

Feet point toward person/thing of interest, or toward exits.

Duration: sustainedVisibility: subtle

How to Observe

  • Check where feet point relative to conversation
  • Exit-pointing is strong leave cue
  • Most reliable honest signal

Context Matters

  • •"Feet don't lie" - hard to consciously control
  • •Point toward interest, away from threat
  • •Exit-pointing feet indicate desire to leave
  • •Most honest body part

Common Misinterpretations

  • May be physical comfort
  • Seating arrangement constraints
  • Check for conscious adjustment

Quick Info

Primary Signal
Interest
Body Region
footprintsFeet
Reliability
high
Duration

sustained

Visibility

subtle

Related Cues

Forward Lean
Sustained Eye Contact
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