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5. Movement and Pace: Stress Changes Rhythm
Emotion alters tempo.
Fast, clipped movements often signal urgency or agitation.
Heavy, slowed movement often signals emotional fatigue or sadness.
Sudden stillness can be even more telling.
It often appears right before someone delivers difficult news—or shuts down.
Always factor in context:
- injury
- cold
- crowds
- uneven ground
Body language is situational, not absolute.
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