- body slumping, losing its stiff posture
- shaky laughter
- a slow smile
- falling back into a chair
- asking/demanding someone to repeat good news
- asking a redundant question to assure that the moment is real
- eyes that go up, looking heavenward
- letting out a huge breath
- rocking back and forth
- a slight moan
- lips parting
- showing emotion/kinship toward others (hugging, reaching for their hands)
- pressing a palm to the heart
- briefly bowing the head
- closed eyes, compulsive nodding
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5 comments:
I got here through the Toasted Scimitar, and also saw your post on CC. Great lists, and very nice blog overall.
To quote Schwarzenegger: "I'll be back." (insert German accent)
Thanks, Luc! Come back any time. :-)
I like your emotional thesaurus, a handy list to have! Thanks for sharing.
I like your Emotional Thesaurus, a handy list to have. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for dropping a note to let us know. :-)
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