73 lines
1.2 KiB
Markdown
73 lines
1.2 KiB
Markdown
*Source: [show, don't tell – @lyralit on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/lyralit/687605346469068800/show-dont-tell-anticipation-bouncing-legs)*
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**show, don't tell:**
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_Anticipation_
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- Bouncing legs
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- Darting eyes
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- Breathing deeply
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- Useless / mindless tasks
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- Eyes on the clock
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- Checking and re-checking
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_Frustration_
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- Grumbling
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- Heavy footsteps
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- Hot flush
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- Narrowed eyes
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- Pointing fingers
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- Pacing / stomping
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_Sadness_
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- Eyes filling up with tears
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- Blinking quickly
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- Hiccuped breaths
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- Face turned away
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- Red / burning cheeks
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- Short sentences with gulps
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_Happiness_
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- Smiling / cheeks hurting
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- Animated
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- Chest hurts from laughing
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- Rapid movements
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- Eye contact
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- Quick speaking
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_Boredom_
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- Complaining
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- Sighing
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- Grumbling
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- Pacing
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- Leg bouncing
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- Picking at nails
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_Fear_
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- Quick heartbeat
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- Shaking / clammy hands
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- Pinching self
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- Tuck away
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- Closing eyes
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- Clenched hands
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_Disappointment_
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- No eye contact
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- Hard swallow
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- Clenched hands
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- Tears, occasionally
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- _Mhm-hmm_
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_Tiredness_
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- Spacing out
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- Eyes closing
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- Nodding head absently
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- Long sighs
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- No eye contact
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- Grim smile
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_Confidence_
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- Prolonged eye contact
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- Appreciates instead of apologizing
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- Active listening
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- Shoulders back
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- Micro reactions |