Closed Body Language: What is Fig Leafing?
Closed Body Language: What is Fig Leafing?
Fig leafing is when you clasp one hand within the other and then drop them down the front of you till they rest at full length.
It got its name because it is similar to Adam and Eve holding the fig leaves in front of them to hide their nakedness.
When you fig leaf, your shoulders naturally slope down and you look less confident. Keep your shoulders relaxed but strong when speaking.
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