Much dominance can be shown in the face, from disapproving frowns and pursed lips to sneers and snarls (sometimes disguised as smiles). The eyes can be used to stare and hold the gaze for long period. They may also squint, preventing the other person seeing where you are looking. They may also look at anywhere but the other person, effectively saying that 'you are not even worth looking at'. Narrowing eyes shows suspicion or even dislike. Faces can also look bored, amused or express other expressions that belittle the other person. The head will often move very little. A surprisingly effective trick is in holding the head still. Most people move their head as they talk and interact with others. We watch the faces of others a great deal and stillness in the head and face signals
We watch the faces of others a great deal and stillness in the head and face signals comfort and lack of anxiety. Dominant people often smile much less than submissive people. The 'Alpha face' of the dominant alpha male includes lowered eyebrows narrowed eyes (stern, judging), (evaluating) and a firmly closed mouth with no smile (serious).Dominant people will seek to control time more. For example in conversations, they may talk more themselves and deny others time to talk, for example by interruption or leaving early. Another method is hurrying, talking fast themselves, checking the time and asking that others 'be brief'. Outside of conversations, they may not be available when you need them but then demand vour attention
Another method is hurrying, talking fast themselves, checking the time and asking that others 'be brief'. Outside of conversations, they may not be available when you need them but then demand your attention immediately. A dominant person will take higher status physical positions where they can see and be seen by more other people. If the table is rectangular, they will sit at the end. Likewise, they will sit on a corner seat. They will also stand in the middle of a group where they will have their backs to some people (but will not fear attack). They will also walk down the middle of a path or corridor and expect others to get out of the way. Negotiations for moving over start a long way off and they signal by not making any moves that others will have to move.
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