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of non-verbal communication is a form of non-verbal communication in

which visible bodily actions communicate particular messages, either in place of speech is a form of non-verbal communication in which visible bodily actions communicate particular messages, either in place of speech or together and in parallel with spoken words. Gestures include movement of the hands is a form of non-verbal communication in which visible bodily actions communicate particular messages, either in place of speech or together and in parallel with spoken words. Gestures include movement of the hands, face is a form of non-verbal communication in which visible bodily actions communicate particular messages, either in place of speech or together and in parallel with spoken words. Gestures include movement of the hands, face, or other parts of the body.

of feelings and thoughts, from contempt and hostility to approval

and affection, often together with body language in addition to words when they speak

defiance or solidarity. Facing the signer, it threatens physical violence

(i.e., "a thumping").

its most famous users, Bill Clinton, is used by politicians

to provide emphasis in speeches.

to superstitiously wish for good luck or to nullify a

promise.
Cuckoo sign, touched or screw loose. In North America, making a circling motion of the index finger at the ear or side of the head signifies that the person "has a screw loose," i.e. is speaking nonsense or is crazy

American Sign Language by extending the thumb, index finger, and

little finger while the middle and ring finger touch the palm. It is an informal expression of love.

Thumbs Up or

Thumbs Down

Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down are common gestures of approval or disapproval made by extending the thumb upward or downward.

and moved back and forth, as a greeting or sign

of departure. The gesture can be used to attract attention at a distance. Most commonly, though, the gesture means quite simply "hello" or "goodbye".

to mark a moment as awkward. One hand is placed

flat a top the other with both palms facing down, fingers extended outward from the hand and thumbs stuck out to the sides. The thumbs are rotated to symbolize flippers.

hand with flat palm placed perpendicular to the other hand

with flat palm, roughly in the center — originates in American sports. It is used by players to signal for a time outTime-out — a "T" formed with the hands, with one hand with flat palm placed perpendicular to the other hand with flat palm, roughly in the center — originates in American sports. It is used by players to signal for a time out, or brief pause in play. In basketballTime-out — a "T" formed with the hands, with one hand with flat palm placed perpendicular to the other hand with flat palm, roughly in the center — originates in American sports. It is used by players to signal for a time out, or brief pause in play. In basketball, the gesture is additionally used by referees to indicate that a player or coach is guity of a technical foul.

expression of approval by the act of clapping to strike

upon, clap) is primarily the expression of approval by the act of clapping, or striking the palms of the hands together, in order to create noise.

to kissing, but is performed without making bodily contact.

may show friendship or greeting.

on an Inuit greeting. It is performed by two people

touching noses.