What is the body language signs for arms crossed in front of chest and pacing back and fourth?

[Anonymous]

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Context of question: My guy friend (has a girlfriend) met some family members of mine and they said he seemed really nervous and after we went outback to talk and he seemed like he didn’t know where he wanted to talk or where to go.

After we stopped and talked, he kept pacing back and fourth in a small circle around him and he would fold both his arms over his chest (while pacing, twice). He kinda just paced around the entire conversation. Did I do something wrong?

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He wasn’t mad or frustrated with me or anything at me, we cracked a few jokes and had a quick conversation. But he gave me the feeling he wanted to run away as soon as possible?

[Massageman]

Impatient, nervous about a possible outcome, etc. for most people. However, some people DO "think better on their feet". (I'm not one of them. I've had some of my best problem solutions while I was sleeping.)

At any rate, check out the book "How to read a person like a book", Nierenburg and Calero. You might get some answers from that.

[TallAnon]

Sounds like anxiety/nerves