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Armshigh reliabilityobvious

Open Arms/Exposed Torso

Arms at sides or in gestures that leave the torso exposed.

ConfidenceComfortTrustEngagement

Visual Description

Arms relaxed at sides, or gesturing openly, chest and torso visible.

Duration: sustainedVisibility: obvious

How to Observe

  • Note if maintained during difficult topics
  • Check for congruence with speech
  • Natural vs staged openness

Context Matters

  • •Vulnerability display indicates trust
  • •Common in comfortable situations
  • •Often accompanies honest communication
  • •Power position component

Common Misinterpretations

  • May be cultural norm
  • Can be deliberately displayed
  • Not always indicates honesty

Quick Info

Primary Signal
Confidence
Body Region
activityArms
Reliability
high
Duration

sustained

Visibility

obvious

Related Cues

Shoulders Back
Genuine Smile (Duchenne)

Opposite Signals

Crossed Arms
Self-Hug/Self-Embrace
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