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Body Region4 cues

Head

Nodding, shaking, tilting, and positioning

Total Cues
4
Signal Types
12
High Reliability
3
Obvious Cues
4

Signals in This Region

Engagement (2)Rapport (2)Trust (1)Confidence (2)Disagreement (1)Disbelief (1)Distrust (1)Interest (1)Submission (1)Dominance (1)Aggression (1)Contempt (1)

All Head Cues

Head Nodding

Up and down movement of the head, typically indicating agreement or encouragement.

EngagementRapportTrust+1
moderateobviousvariable

Head Shaking

Side to side movement of the head, typically indicating disagreement or disbelief.

DisagreementDisbeliefDistrust
highobviousvariable

Head Tilt

Tilting the head to one side, exposing the neck.

InterestRapportSubmission+1
highobvioussustained

Chin Raise/Jutting

Raising or pushing the chin forward, often exposing the throat but in a challenging manner.

DominanceConfidenceAggression+1
highobvioussustained

Reliability Breakdown

High3
Moderate1

Visibility Breakdown

Obvious4
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