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Subtle poses like nods, arms behind head, [[manspreading]] and certain facial expressions are also signals of confidence and status.<ref>https://doi.org/10.1037%2F0022-3514.66.2.398</ref><ref>https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.evolhumbehav.2007.05.002</ref> This observation underlies the [[chad|chad vs virgin]] meme. Showing skin is a dominance signal, especially regarding looks, for both men and women, as it exposes skin smoothness and muscle tone to the judgement of others and hence signals confidence in one's expectation to receive positive judgements. | Subtle poses like nods, arms behind head, [[manspreading]] and certain facial expressions are also signals of confidence and status.<ref>https://doi.org/10.1037%2F0022-3514.66.2.398</ref><ref>https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.evolhumbehav.2007.05.002</ref> This observation underlies the [[chad|chad vs virgin]] meme. Showing skin is a dominance signal, especially regarding looks, for both men and women, as it exposes skin smoothness and muscle tone to the judgement of others and hence signals confidence in one's expectation to receive positive judgements. | ||
Related to confidence is [[cool|coolness]] as well as [[stoicism]]. | |||
=== Desperation and trying hard === | === Desperation and trying hard === | ||