The Chin Stroker

The hand strokes the chin.

Meaning

Insecurity
The person needs time to consider the facts. He/she does not want to respond immediately.
Let me think about this.
or Stress
The person is aroused and soothes himself/herself with this mechanical movement.
This is too much!
Evaluation
The person thinks about the situation/decision.
I am about to decide.

Explanation

The intensity of the strike makes the difference between insecurity and self-reassurance. Repeated stroking with heavy pressure indicates stress soft strokes shows insecurity. Possibly the person is faced with a decision and tries make out the right answer.

Categories

face