hand gestures
Wordless manual communication
Hand gestures are movements of the hands used to communicate—waving hello, pointing at something, or giving a thumbs up.
Some are universal; others vary by culture.
The middle finger is offensive in Western countries but meaningless elsewhere.
She talked with her hands, her gestures as expressive as her words.
- air quotesGestured skeptical punctuation
- jazz handsShowy spread-finger gesture
- spirit fingersShaking outstretched fingers enthusiastically
- finger gunsHand gesture mimicking pistols
- pointExact location or meaning
finger wag · come hither · wave · body language · thumbs-up · Vulcan salute · beckon · gripping · peace sign · raised fist · crossed fingers · sign language · mudra · handshake · facepalm · shrug · cut it out · time out
- body languagegestures, facial expressions, posture, nodding, pointing
- gesturesapplause, tap on shoulder, snap fingers, beckon, waving
- microskillsactive listening, paraphrasing, reflecting, summarizing, clarifying
- stage presencepresence, charisma, confidence, poise, composure
- dance notationdance notation, free flow, weight transfer
- Southeast Asian Danceclassical dance, traditional dance, court dance, masked dance, dance drama
hand gesturesspoken words
verbal communication · speech · vocalizations · talking · text
hand gesturesstillness
Complete lack of motion
immobility · motionlessness · standing still · folded hands · facial expressions