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Why open palms make you seem more trustworthy

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We are barely evolved beyond cavemen looking out for hidden rocks. Exposing open palms during a conversation is an ancient biological signal proving you are entirely unarmed. Speakers who utilize open-handed gestures are instantly rated as significantly more credible and trustworthy, purely because the audience subconsciously registers that no weapons are being concealed.

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