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Jealousy and envy – Resenting others’ success or relationships.

Representing jealousy or envy, body language can suggest comparison, resentment, or preoccupation with others. It’s important to remember that body language cannot establish that a real person is jealous or envious. For a symbolic portrayal, you could use: Eyes cast sideways toward someone else instead of engaging directly. A forced smile that appears tense rather …

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Pride and arrogance – Refusing correction or believing oneself superior.

Body language representing pride and arrogance, can emphasize superiority and dismissiveness. It’s important to remember that these cues are artistic conventions and cannot establish that a real person is prideful or arrogant. A symbolic depiction could include: Chin lifted noticeably, as if looking down on others. A steady, appraising gaze with little warmth. One eyebrow …

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Narcissism – Constant self-centeredness, entitlement, and lack of accountability.

Body language that represents narcissism, you can see self-importance or superiority. It’s important to note that no body language can diagnose narcissism or establish that a real person has narcissistic traits. A symbolic portrayal could include: Chin held high with a look of superiority. A confident, almost challenging stare that seems to look through rather …

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Lack of empathy – Being indifferent to the feelings or suffering of others.

A lack of empathy in body language can suggest emotional detachment or indifference. It’s important to remember that body language alone cannot determine whether a real person lacks empathy. For a symbolic portrayal, you could depict: A flat, emotionless facial expression. Eyes that seem emotionally distant rather than engaged. Minimal or absent eye contact with …

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Cruelty – Taking pleasure in hurting or humiliating others.

Cruelty in body language can communicate dominance, intimidation, or a lack of empathy. It’s important to note that body language cannot determine whether a real person is cruel. For a portrayal, you could use: A cold, unblinking stare. A slight smirk that appears dismissive rather than joyful. Chin raised, conveying arrogance or superiority. Leaning forward …

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Infidelity – Breaking trust through unfaithfulness.

This is betrayal or infidelity, body language can be used to suggest secrecy or emotional distance. It’s important to remember that body language cannot reveal whether a real person has been unfaithful. For a symbolic portrayal, you might use: Eyes looking away rather than making direct eye contact. A slight, ambiguous smile that appears guarded rather …

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Manipulation – Using guilt, fear, or emotional pressure to control others.

If someone intended to represent manipulation, you can use body language that suggests control or emotional pressure without implying that a real person actually has those traits. For depiction, you could change the pose to include: A slight, controlled smirk instead of a genuine smile. Eyes locked intensely on the viewer, as if trying to …