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“there was no stutter in his shrug.” quote by Stephen King
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““there was no stutter in his shrug.””

Stephen King

About This Quote

Source Book: The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger by Stephen King, 1982

A brief, confident gesture can convey certainty and calm despite underlying tension.

In simple terms: A shrug can hide nervousness.

Key Takeaway

Trust your composure.

Themes

confidence communication body language

Mood

calm confident

Type

observational literary

When to use this quote

  • interviews
  • public speaking
  • first impressions

Key Concepts

psychology social perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you rely on gestures to mask uncertainty?
  • How does body language affect credibility?
A Different Perspective

A shrug may be misread as indifference.

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