writingbox:Violent behaviour reference sheet EDIT: A lot of people have reshared this from various
writingbox: Violent behaviour reference sheet EDIT: A lot of people have reshared this from various blogs and added some interesting comments (they’re worth a read). Many people feel that these behavioural characteristics are more like characteristics of someone who is feeling intimidated. Of course, people who feel intimidated may well attack, but they may equally retreat. There are also several comments pointing out that many of these characteristics are seen in people with autism and social anxiety (I hope it goes without saying that these are not inherently violent people). For writers, it’s still a useful reference for body language, although its application in this infographic may be a little rudimentary. It’s always useful to remember, as a writer, that there are a million different reasons someone may display any kind of body language. Everyone acts and reacts to situations differently and reads the behaviour of others in different ways. So your application of body language to any of your characters depends on their particular viewpoint, personality, and history. Of course, as writers, you should be applying this understanding to everything you write about them. -- source link
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