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FIG-LEAF POSITION
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Both hands held in front of the groin, one over the other, fingers loosely interlaced or one wrist held by the other hand.
MEANS
A protective posture, signalling vulnerability, insecurity, or a sense of being judged.
CONTEXT
Common in people who feel they are on display or under scrutiny — speakers waiting to present, defendants in court, people being introduced to a powerful figure. The position protects the body’s most vulnerable region. The longer it persists, the longer the discomfort.
NOT
A relaxed hand-clasp at the front of the body during walking.
