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The Ultimate Body Language Book

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out. <strong>The</strong>refore, as a way to reduce tension during conflict, adopt a less splayed posture, or even keep<br />

the legs crossed showing a lack of desire to compete.<br />

<strong>The</strong> military man posture is reserved almost exclusively for dominant individuals, leaders, and those of<br />

high status and others who expect little or no challenge whatsoever of their authority. It is popular<br />

among lawyers, doctors, university professors, policemen or high ranking military personnel such as<br />

sergeants. Those in the military can be seen competing within rank by ever increasing leg splaying. It<br />

can also be found in (over) confident store clerks, oddly enough, who parade their booths during slow<br />

periods presumably seeking someone to commerce with. Power is nearly the exclusive meaning<br />

delivered by the posture as it exposes the full front of the body to possible attack; even invites it with<br />

an extended pointed chin. <strong>The</strong> message is also one that says “Don’t come near me, I’m important and I<br />

shouldn’t be touched!” <strong>The</strong> Queen of England and Prince Philip are noted with this body language due<br />

to their high rank and importance.

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