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VENTRAL DENIAL
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The torso turns away from another person, even slightly, while the head may remain pointed toward them.
MEANS
Disengagement, discomfort, or a wish to leave.
CONTEXT
One of the cleanest leave-taking signals. The body turns first; the face stays polite. Watch for it in long conversations: the moment the torso starts to angle away is the moment to wrap up. Common at parties when a guest is ready to escape.
NOT
A turn to look at something specific.
