19 Meanings for folded arms Wrong arms mean rejection !? This common interpretation is not necessarily true. If you want to interpret body language , you should always consider the current situation, or ignore its connection with the facial expressions, gestures and posture of your counterpart. There are many reasons why people clasp their arms. # 1 Rejection If the arms crossed, this can signal a clear "No". Even if the movement is made without intentions, crossed arms, however, are often perceived as a negative, defensive attitude too often and are linked with rejection or closure. # 2 Protection & Stability Broken arms serve instinctive protection from threatening situations. By means of this posture, one wants to protect his internal organs and thus himself. Outside of a threat, this gesture often also serves its own stabilization. # 3 Convenience Wrong arms can simply be very comfortable and often serve a comfortable, body-warming posture or signal well-being. So, i