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LEAN BACK
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The upper body moves away from the other person, often paired with a slight head back and crossed arms or legs.
MEANS
Withdrawal, skepticism, or a wish for more distance.
CONTEXT
A subtle but reliable signal in negotiation. The moment a buyer leans back, you have asked for too much. The moment a date leans back, you have said something they did not like. Recover by lowering intensity, not by pushing harder.
NOT
A relaxed recline in a comfortable chair, which is present from the start.
