From a nonverbal perspective, people on the phone often become easier to read. It's a phenomenon somewhat similar to how our behavior becomes somewhat "unmasked" when we're driving. In both cases we let our guard down - it's as if part of our brain believes we can't really be seen and subsequently our psyche is less filtered.
Whenever someone places their hand in a pocket during a phone call (with the exception of having cold hands), you can be sure they are either trying to hide something - or a topic in their conversation has made them feel vulnerable.
Even thought he's has an alpha personality, what other nonverbal signals in this photo indicate Vladimir Putin is feeling a bit beta?
See also:
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Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3684: Barack Obama's and Vladimir Putin's "Stare-Down" at the G20
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3683: Milo Yiannopoulos believes trolling is his way of "Doing God's work"
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3669: Jordan Spieth, Bill Murray and the Asymmetrical Smile
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3451: Angelique Kerber defeats Serena Williams in Australian Open
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3632: Hillary Clinton formally introduces Tim Kaine as her VP Choice
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3596: Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Deadpool
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3563: Ariana Grande, Lip Stick, Microexpressions and Body Language
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3686: Donald Trump regarding his National Security Briefings
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