I think she wasn’t really listening/spacing out and thought he was mumbling about something else, got up to show her excitement about something she expected him to get applause for. Those are “oh goodie” hand rubs. Like a child would do when getting a gift or treat. When people rub their open palms together, as if washing their hands- that’s different. That usually means “I wash my hands of this” and they aren’t happy about it. Thats my take.
I think she wasn’t really listening/spacing out and thought he was mumbling about something else, got up to show her excitement about something she expected him to get applause for. Those are “oh goodie” hand rubs. Like a child would do when getting a gift or treat. When people rub their open palms together, as if washing their hands- that’s different. That usually means “I wash my hands of this” and they aren’t happy about it. Thats my take.
That's what I think too, she thought it was an applause line and stood up to clap, realized it wasn't and didn't know what to do.