{LynneJones, 6/7/24}

Found this article - Lucille Sorella has a website with lots of tips and tricks for the Trans community, may be worth a look:

Male to Female Transformation Tips

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Here's her advice on some Body Language mistakes to avoid!

I do 9 of them, doh!!! ha-ha 😁 Must do better

Slouching

Constantly checking your phone (this is a biggie!)

Biting your nails

Rummaging through your purse

Crossing your arms

Fidgeting

Shaking your leg or tapping your fingers

Not smiling

Scanning the room while speaking with somebody

Talking too much with your hands

Exaggerated nodding

Examining your teeth or face in public

Applying makeup in public (other than a quick swipe of lipstick)

Resting your chin on your hands and elbows

Sitting with your legs apart

Clanging your silverware

Avoiding eye contact

Eye contact that is too intense

A weak handshake

Clenching your fists

Standing too close to people

Chewing loudly

Talking while you eat

Eating or drinking too fast

Bending towards your food instead of bringing the food to your mouth

Leaning forward too much

Leaning back too much

Lynne xxx