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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

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

Quick Info

Primary Signal
Anxiety
Body Region
👄Mouth
Reliability
moderate
Duration

variable

Visibility

obvious

Related Cues

Self-Touching/Pacifying
Fidgeting/Restless Hands
Eye Contact Avoidance

Associated Emotions

Anxiety

Related Temporal States

Acute Stress Response
Rumination Cycle
Anxiety Spiral