When Body language lets you down

• Immediate message or habitual behaviour?
• Directed at whom?
• Caused by what?
  • Defensive or cold?
  • Upset or suffering from hay fever?
  • Bored or very tired?
• Cultural aspects of body language
  • Eyes downcast - shyness, or socially appropriate response?
  • Bowing - subservience or proper etiquette?
  • ...?