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Headhigh reliabilityobvious

Head Shaking

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

DisagreementDisbeliefDistrust

Visual Description

Horizontal rotation of head from side to side.

Duration: variableVisibility: obvious

How to Observe

  • Watch for incongruence with words
  • Small shakes during speech may indicate self-doubt
  • Note timing relative to statements

Context Matters

  • Nearly universal for disagreement
  • Can be disbelief, not just disagreement
  • Subtle shake while speaking may indicate uncertainty
  • May contradict verbal statements

Common Misinterpretations

  • May indicate disbelief at self
  • Can be unconscious while speaking truth
  • Cultural exceptions exist

Quick Info

Primary Signal
Disagreement
Body Region
🗣️Head
Reliability
high
Duration

variable

Visibility

obvious

Opposite Signals

Associated Emotions