Show, don't tell:

  


 

anticipation - bouncing legs - darting eyes - breathing deeply - useless / mindless tasks - eyes on the clock - checking and re-checking

 

frustration - grumbling - heavy footsteps - hot flush - narrowed eyes - pointing fingers - pacing / stomping

 

sadness - eyes filling up with tears - blinking quickly - hiccuped breaths - face turned away - red / burning cheeks - short sentences with gulps

 

happiness - smiling / cheeks hurting - animated - chest hurts from laughing - rapid movements - eye contact - quick speaking

 

boredom - complaining - sighing - grumbling - pacing - leg bouncing - picking at nails

 

fear - quick heartbeat - shaking / clammy hands - pinching self - tuck away - closing eyes - clenched hands

 

disappointment - no eye contact - hard swallow - clenched hands - tears, occasionally - mhm-hmm

 

tiredness - spacing out - eyes closing - nodding head absently - long sighs - no eye contact - grim smile

 

confidence - prolonged eye contact - appreciates instead of apologizing - active listening - shoulders back - micro reactions