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SUDDEN WITHDRAWAL

One person moves abruptly away — a sharp lean back, a step backward, a body angle shift.

MEANS

Discomfort, surprise, or rejection of what was just said or done.

CONTEXT

A strong signal that you have just crossed a line. The body’s response is faster than the face’s. Note the trigger and recover, do not push through.

NOT

Reacting to a loud sound.

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