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Never Trust Someone Who Does This with Their Hands, Science Says
The Hand Gesture That Screams “Don’t Trust Me!”
You might not realize it, but your hands speak volumes about you, even before you open your mouth.
Did you know that how you position your hands can say something about whether you’re a trustworthy and open person or whether you’re deceiving others?
You can also use the position of someone’s hands as a way to tell how straightforward and honest THEY are.
And there’s one particular hand behavior that should immediately raise red flags.
The Red Flag: Hidden Palms
When the person you’re talking to hides their palms while you’re engaging with them, your brain’s ancient warning system is trying to tell you something.
Research shows that humans are neurologically wired to interpret open palms as signs of honesty and trustworthiness.
But why would evolution place such emphasis on the position of our palms when we engage with others?
