nodding head
- nodBrief head tilt
- agreementShared position between parties
- yesOpposite of no
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- bobbingRhythmic vertical movement
approval · greeting · bow · drowsy · sleepy · dozing · assent · understanding · beckoning · tilting · dipping · affirmation · rhythm · listening · swaying · puppet · marionette · wobbling
gestural agreement/disagreement
nodding headshaking head
Lateral motion indicating no
head shake · saying no · refusing · rejecting · denying
attentiveness/engagement
nodding headblank stare
Expressionless, unfocused gaze
glazed eyes · looking away · ignoring · tuning out · zoning out