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Voice Quality, Tone, and Volume

• Whining (trying to irritate)

• Flatness (suggesting "I'm not here.")

• Cold, frosty tone (suggesting "I'm here, but you'll never be able to reach me.")

• Throaty, constricted (suggesting controlled fury)

• Loud, harsh quality (attempting to intimidate)

• Mocking, contemptuous tone (trying to get your goat)

• Mumbling under your breath (making him guess what you said)

• Snickering (demeaning, putting down)

• Snarling ("Back off!")

Gestures Using Hands and Arms

• Pointing a finger (accusation)

• Shaking a fist (intimidation)

• "Flipping the bird" (obscenity)

• Folded arms ("You can't get to me.")

• Waving away (dismissal)

• Chopping motion (cutting off)

Facial Expressions

• Looking away, looking at the floor (abandonment)

• Rolling eyes ("Not that again.")

• Narrowing eyes (threatening)

• Eyes wide (incredulous disbelief)

• Grimacing ("I don't like that.")

• Sneering (disparaging)

• Frowning (disapproving)

• Tightening lips (suppressed anger)

• Raising an eyebrow ("Watch it, buster.")

• Scowling (annoyance)

Body Movements

• Shaking head ("No, no, no!")

• Shrugging shoulders ("I give up.")

• Tapping a foot or a finger (annoyance)

• Moving or leaning toward (intimidating)

• Moving or turning away (abandonment)

• Hands on hips (exasperation)

• Quick movements or pacing (increased agitation)

• Kicking or throwing objects (anger getting out of control)

• Pushing or grabbing (angry physical contact)

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