Expresses indifference or lack of interest in what another person is saying or offering.

Emotional Dismissal

Used to steer a conversation away from a certain topic without directly addressing it.

Conversational Pivot

Can be a tactic to avoid disagreement or confrontation in a discussion.

Shows someone downplaying the seriousness or difficulty of a situation.

Indicates a person's method of dealing with stress or pressure by feigning indifference.

Literally moving one's body away from someone or something, as a form of non-verbal communication.

Indicates a desire to maintain personal space and set physical limits with others.