Suppose there are three persons sitting, two of them are talking with each other and the third one is with them but is silient. He now rubs his fingers of both the hands with each other, upwards and downwards with palms fixed at the bases. What's going on in his mind? What does this body language show?
2006-07-24 10:32:24 · 19 answers · asked by help~~~~plz 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
this third person is the third wheel.he/she is probably praying for the other two persons/people to stop flirting with each other,so the third person,can go home & watch their nightly tv programming.
2006-07-24 10:41:28 · answer #1 · answered by bumblebee_chola 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he is trying all the time to shape his thought into a sentence but by doing so, he's missing bits of the conversation, then by the time he catches up with where the conversation of the other two has moved, he needs to put a new shape to a thought that has already been modified, and so on and so on. What he needs is a moment of silence to get his thoughts together. To put it simple, he needs the other two to shut up or he will never take part in that particular conversation.
Consequences: He will find another audience after that and will pour it all out in the wrong place.
Side effects: Low low low self-esteem.
Remedy: Needs to try really hard to learn how to interrupt others and assert himself.
Validity of the above: Questionable.
Because: see Source below
2006-08-01 11:12:31 · answer #2 · answered by Rachelgoose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one rubbing his both hands with palms down is figurin out whom to choose to be his employee. Both the others have done exceedingly well in their interviews, written tests and are vying for the same one position in the organisation headedby the person who is watching them in their conversation (may be they are discussing some current topic from the financial field).
2006-08-01 06:26:50 · answer #3 · answered by easyboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing that comes to mind is boredom. I know some folks that tend to manipulate their hands in some sort of "working up the courage" to contribute their thoughts but are very self concious. It may be an area of discussion that makes him uncomfortable or an area in which he is simply uninformed and he is eager but unable to participate. Either way, I would say that he probably wasn't having much fun.
2006-07-24 11:20:03 · answer #4 · answered by hogsrule 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that he is dominating you, or wants to dominate and control you. Also he is keeping you just for himself, like he wants to own you and not allow you to associate with other people. If this fits, then you might want to question if this is the type of relationship you want. If you like him enough that you want to stay, but you don't want to be dominated and controlled, you will need to stand up for yourself and express yourself openly. A good start would be letting him know what you don't like about his posture and positioning around you, and what you want him to do differently. This may either improve the relationship or sink it, so be prepared if you plan to confront him.
2016-03-27 05:28:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the third person doesnt like one of the other two and doesnt want to be there but had to be probably because one of the other two is this persons significant other. the reason this person says nothing is because anything he/she says will most likey be rude or out of line and scrutinized by the significant other at a later time, i feel for this silent finger rubber, because i am him
2006-08-01 03:55:23 · answer #6 · answered by ordered insanity 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The finger manipulator is anxious because he and one of the other two is his possslq and they are pressed for time, going to a play or something.
Possslq: Person of opposite sex sharing same living quarters.
2006-08-01 10:43:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that this person is getting prepared to jump into conversation as soon as there is an opening. rubbing upwards and downwards is like revving the engine..slowly..getting ready to ease in.
2006-08-01 02:59:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may be feeling uncomfortable since he is with two other people and no one is talking with him. A lot of individuals that are in in uncomfortable mood usually try to do something to relax them or distract themselves. He may also be nervous, worried, have a lot in his mind, or maybe even plotting something.
2006-08-01 10:16:35 · answer #9 · answered by jaylee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thoughtful - pensive, perhaps feels a bit nervous or not quite comfortable with the other 2??? Just a guess need more info
2006-07-24 10:36:01 · answer #10 · answered by tspbrady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋