Not necessarily. It can be a comfort thing--self-hugging--response to anxiety. Folded arms can also indicate restraint--i.e., keeping things 'close to the vest'.
Did you notice how tightly Shasta had her arms folded against her chest in the convenience store video?
>>>Not necessarily. It can be a comfort thing--self-hugging--response to anxiety. Folded arms can also indicate restraint--i.e., keeping things 'close to the vest'.<<<
Somehow, Arlene doesn't look to me to be the type who has to do "self-hugging".
Maybe it was cold in Aruba last night? ;)