Nose Cues

Question 1

Touching nose (touching, rubbing, scratching)

Answer 1

unconvinced, uncertain about a situation, stressed

Question 2

Sneaking Nose touch (quick touch with index finger, swiping forearm across, swatting fly on nose)

Answer 2

Stressed, ‘Everything is OK’ but it might not actually be OK, feigning interesting, pretending happiness

Question 3

Nose brushing

Answer 3

stress, pondering something questionable

Question 4

Side nose touch

Answer 4

secrecy, conspiracy, warning

Question 5

Covering nose with both hands

Answer 5

shock, surprise, insecurity, fear, apprehension

Question 6

Pinching bridge of nose

Answer 6

frustrated, stressed, deep thinking

Question 7

Playing with philtrum (tongue between teeth and back of philtrum)

Answer 7

stress, need reassurance

Question 8

Nose pyramid (Steepled against nose)

Answer 8

stress, anxiety

Question 9

Blocked nostril

Answer 9

Blocked nostril

Question 10

Flared nostrils

Answer 10

fight or flight, arousal, attraction

Question 11

Wrinkled nose

Answer 11

disgust, high disgust (mouth open), smelly, anger

Question 12

Nose twitch

Answer 12

disgust, smelly, anger, what’s going on, what happened, what do you need

Question 13

Nose exhaling

Answer 13

frustrated, angry, insulted, relaxing

Question 14

Sniffing

Answer 14

runny nose, anxiety