The Barrier

The person holds an object between the other person and himself/herself.

Meaning

Defense and Protection
The person feels insecure.
I would prefer a little more distance between us.
or Shyness
The person feels uncomfortable.
Take it easy I need time to assess the situation.

Explanation

The object acts as a barrier. It may be a briefcase a chair a laptop or a coffee cup. Sometimes a situation arises such that an object is in the way but nobody put it there on purpose. Remove the object in the way.

Categories

body
uneasy
defensive