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ANKLE LOCK
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The ankles cross and press against each other tightly, often hidden under a chair.
MEANS
Restraint, anxiety, or held distress. The person is anchoring themselves.
CONTEXT
Often paired with hand-wringing or knuckle whitening. A common posture in difficult interviews and stressful waits. The lock provides a small sense of containment and control.
NOT
A casual leg cross.
