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to make oneself appear striking or smart in dress or appearance: No amount of careful preening will compensate for poor posture. ... with prenen, to stab, pierce (v. use, now dial., of prene preen 2 ), from the pricking action of a bird's beak in preening...
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Romantic body language seeks to signal and connect with the other person. ... There are many preening gestures. What you are basically saying with this is 'I am making myself look good for you'. This includes tossing of the head, brushing hair with hand, polishing spectacles and brushing clothes.
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changingminds.org/techniques/body/romantic_body.htm
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He'll stroke his tie or smooth a lapel. We all know what these preening gestures mean. They're the equivalent of the female lip lick -- "I want to look good for you."; ... Which gestures he chooses depends on his hairstyle and what's going to make it look more flattering. Guys do this involuntarily and more often than you...
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The most common body language gestures that reveal at least minimal interest are hair twirling, hair tossing and leg crossing. When a woman tosses her hair, it comes across as a nervous gesture. What it tells the man is, he's making her a ... On the other hand, hair tossing, like leg crossing, is also a preening gesture.
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2) Eye to eye Preening gestures Yes/no signal (given by the female) ... During the initial stages of the bonding process, there is a combination of small grooming movements that are often called "preening gestures." These are a significant indicator of interest.
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www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/bonding_process.html
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Like any other species, we are dominated by biological rules that control our actions, reactions, body language and gestures. The fascinating thing is that the human animal is rarely aware of ... Spot the preening gestures? The foot and body pointed at the one found most attractive? There are many more signs to read.
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www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Gartland1.html
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Like men, women also use the basic preening gestures, like fondling the hair, adjusting their clothing, putting hands on hips, pointing their body towards the male, extending intimate gaze, having increased eye contact etc. ... This is one of the most commonly observable commercial gestures. It has been exploited by the...
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www.datingclass.com/articles/body-movements.shtml
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Exaggerated movements or gestures usually mean that he's trying to stand out from the crowd. He may shift positions so that he is standing slightly apart from his friends or a group of people. 3. Slight Parting of the Lips; ... (He may not realize this is a combination of nerves and unconscious preening behavior.) ; 7.
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www.links2love.com/dating_tips_flirting.htm
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Understanding Gestures and Body Language ... Walking gestures ... Courtship/preening gestures...
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