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Mouthmoderate reliabilityobvious

Lip Biting

Biting or chewing on the lips, typically the lower lip.

AnxietyStressAttractionUncertainty

Visual Description

Lower lip pulled between teeth, may show visible biting or chewing motion.

Duration: variableVisibility: obvious

How to Observe

Context crucial for interpretation
Note frequency and intensity
Check for other anxiety indicators

Context Matters

•Can indicate nervousness
•Sometimes indicates attraction
•May be self-soothing behavior
•Can be habitual

Common Misinterpretations

Attraction vs anxiety depends on context
May be dry lips, not emotional
Can be unconscious habit

Quick Info

Primary Signal

Anxiety

Body Region

message-circleMouth

Reliability

moderate

Duration

variable

Visibility

obvious

Related Cues

Self-Touching/Pacifying

Fidgeting/Restless Hands

Eye Contact Avoidance

Associated Emotions

Related Temporal States

Acute Stress Response

Rumination Cycle

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