Lower Steeple

When the steepler is listening rather than speaking then the lowered steeple gesture is used. Usually, women tend to use the lowered steeple position more often than the raised steeple position. When the raised steeple is taken with the head tilted back, the person assumes an air of smugness or arrogance. Although the steeple gesture is a positive signal, it can be used in either positive or negative circumstances and may be interpreted.