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Skinhigh reliabilitysubtle

Dry Swallow/Hard Swallow

Visible swallowing motion, often indicating anxiety or deception.

AnxietyStressDeceptionFear

Visual Description

Visible throat movement, Adam's apple bobs, may be audible.

Duration: momentaryVisibility: subtle

How to Observe

  • Watch throat for movement
  • Note timing with questions
  • Multiple swallows very significant

Context Matters

  • Stress causes dry mouth
  • Hard to fake or hide
  • Often occurs before speaking
  • Multiple swallows indicate high stress

Common Misinterpretations

  • May be dry mouth from talking
  • Medication side effects
  • Just swallowing food/drink

Quick Info

Primary Signal
Anxiety
Body Region
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Reliability
high
Duration

momentary

Visibility

subtle

Associated Emotions