Coupled brushes

At first glance, such a gesture symbolizes confidence, since at the same time people often smile. However, once we observed how in such a situation a participant in the negotiations told us about a failed deal. He spoke, and his fingers gradually turned white. At the end of the story, we got the impression that they were locked together forever. Linked hands show an alarming, negative attitude. Such a gesture is very fond of Queen Elizabeth, especially during royal visits or public appearances. In this case, her hands usually lie on her lap.
Arms linked in a raised position are a sign of dissatisfaction, even if the person is smiling.
Studies of this gesture by negotiators Nirenberg and Kalero showed that it is a demonstration of dissatisfaction. If such a gesture appears during negotiations, it means that a person experiences negative, anxious feelings towards what is happening. Usually in this position sit people who feel that they can not convince opponents or that they lost the negotiations.

Hands locked in a central position	Hands locked down

Hands can be linked in three positions: in front of the face, on the table or on the knees, and in the standing position - at the level of the groin.
We found a connection between the height of the linked hands and the degree of dissatisfaction. The higher are the linked brushes, the more difficult it is to negotiate with the person. Having noticed that the interlocutor has linked the brushes, you should try to translate him to another position: offer him a drink or ask him to hold something. Otherwise, the negative attitude will remain, and in the end your interlocutor will somehow cross his arms in one way or another, forming an impenetrable barrier.