yeah, exactly, it's bullshit. as a negotiator, i wasn't taught to pay attention to it. it's not unprofessional, or informal, or anything, it's just people wanting to secure their arms. another thing people bullshit about is > people clasping their hands in their lap might mean they're receptive! again, it just means they don't know where to put their hands. spend less time thinking about this bullshit and more time on what the person opposite you is thinking and saying!
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