hands behind back
- claspedHeld firmly together
- formalFollowing strict protocol
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- restCessation of activity
waiting · pacing · composed · authority · restrained · nervous · prisoner · handcuffs · dignified · rigid · soldier · attention · respectful · concealed · stance · obedient · inspection · butler
- ritual gesturesgenuflect, genuflection, prostration, bowing, kneeling
hand position/placement
hands behind backarms crossed
Protective self-embrace gesture
hands outstretched · hands on hips · arms akimbo · hands raised
physical engagement/activity
hands behind backhands-on
Involving direct physical engagement
open arms · gesticulating · reaching out · grasping · handling
accessibility/threat display
hands behind backhands up
Surrender gesture demand
hands in the air · open palms · jazz hands · pointing · waving