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SUDDEN CLOSURE
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One person moves rapidly closer than the conversational distance.
MEANS
Intimacy, urgency, or aggression. Depends entirely on context.
CONTEXT
A sudden lean-in or step forward changes the temperature of an interaction. With matching facial signals, it can be a moment of connection. Without them, it can be a threat display. The body’s response — backing up, freezing, or matching — tells you which it was.
NOT
Adjusting a chair or seat.
