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CHEST COLLAPSE
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The chest narrows, the shoulders roll forward, and the upper body shrinks in space.
MEANS
Defeat, deflation, or sadness.
CONTEXT
The opposite of chest puff and a clean submission signal. Common in people receiving bad news, being criticised, or feeling overwhelmed. The body literally folds in on itself.
NOT
Habitual poor posture, which is present at rest.
