People often show their【36】by the body positions they【37】. These can contradict【38】you are saying, especially when you are trying to【39】the way you feel. For example, a very common【40】position, assumed when people feel【41】in some way, is to put your arm or arms across your body. This is a way of shielding yourself【42】a threatening situation. This shielding action can be disguised as adjusting one's cuff or watchstrap. Leaning【43】in your chair especially with your arms【44】is not only defensive, it's【45】a way of showing your disapproval, of a need to distance yourself from the【46】of the company. A position which betrays an aggressive attitude is to avoid【47】directly at the person you are speaking to. On the other【48】, approval and【49】to cooperate are shown by copying the position of the person you are speaking【50】. This shows that you agree or are【51】to agree with someone. The position of one's feet also often shows the direction of people's thoughts, for example, feet or a foot【52】towards the【53】can indicate that a person wishes to leave the room. The direction in which your foot points can also show【54】of the people in the room you feel most【55】towards, even when you are not speaking directly to that person. (76)