The Mouthguard

The fingers cover the mouth

Meaning

Cover or Shyness
The hand shall hide is socially undesirable gestures such as yawns or giggles.
Not everyone should see this.
Insecurity
The person is not sure about what he/she says.
I can not guarantee that this is true.

Explanation

Covering the mouth is often used as an indicator for lies. This is mostly true for young children. When growing up we learn to hide our uncertainty and to avoid this gesture.\\nOften the person feels obligated to say something but would rather not. Then the answer is delayed.\\nAlways remove your hand from the mouth when speaking.

Categories

face
defensive