When Feet Vote Before Words
Respond when feet and torso orientation signal a possible exit or topic discomfort.
Words: interested. Cluster: feet toward aisle, badge fidgeting, shorter answers. The VP's body appears to be exiting as implementation risk comes up. What is the strongest move? Offer a concise choice: address rollout risk now or send a one-page plan. Strong. You respond to the cluster with control and relevance, not pressure. Block the aisle slightly so she stays focused for the last minute. Bad move. Increasing physical constraint raises threat and contaminates the signal. Ignore the feet because she used the word interesting. Weak. The word may be polite; the cluster suggests mixed attitude worth clarifying. Say, "Your feet…
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