The body language mistake that makes you look 'closed off'—how to do it right: Stanford expert
- Posted on February 9, 2026
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The body language mistake that makes you look 'closed off'—how to do it right: Stanford expert

Matt Abrahams is a nonverbal communication lecture at Stanford University. He shares the biggest body language mistake that makes you look closed off and defensive to the opposite person. Here's what to do instead.