KINESICS - Walking styles
Style of walking can help detect the type of personality traits of individuals. However, walking style alone should not be used as the determining factor. This has to be taken together with other postures, gestures etc. Some of the common styles of walking are:
(i) Walking with hands in pocket
This is a portrayal of a macho image. He may be shy, withdrawn and critical of happenings around.
(ii) Walking with hands in pocket, disorganized walk with head bent
The person may be depressed.
(ii) Walking with hands in pocket, disorganized walk and kicking an
imaginary object
The person might be upset and angry.
(iv) While walking, his eyes are focused on the ground
The person is lost in his thoughts.
(v) While walking, his eyes are focusing on the air
He is pre-occupied and is looking for a solution to problems.
(vi) Strutting style of walking
He is a person of extreme certainty of opinion and very confident of himself.
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