Here's what these body movements typically mean: 42. What do you understand these body movements to mean? a) Clicking: This can indicate impatience, nervousness, boredom, or a habitual action* often done unconsciously. b) Slapping one's forehead with one's palm: This gesture commonly signifies realization of a mistake, forgetfulness, frustration, or self-reproach*. c) Fidgeting in one's seat: This often suggests nervousness, anxiety, impatience, boredom, or discomfort*. d) Pacing up and down: This usually indicates anxiety, deep thought, impatience, restlessness, or excitement*. e) Moving closer to the speaker: This typically shows interest, engagement, attentiveness, a desire for connection, or an attempt to hear better*.