The Real Meaning Behind a Furtive Gesture
I saw a furtive gesture the other day that made me wonder if I was about to witness a minor crime or just a very awkward first date. It was a guy at a coffee shop, sitting alone, who suddenly darted his eyes toward the door and shoved a small, crumpled piece of paper into his pocket the second someone walked in. It wasn't a violent move, but it was definitely intentional. It's that specific kind of movement—the one that says, "I really hope nobody noticed that"—which we call a furtive gesture. ...