slight nod
- gestureCommunicative body movement
- acknowledgeConfirm receipt or truth
- agreementShared position between parties
- subtleNot immediately obvious
- bobShort vertical movement
incline · assent · head · chin · greeting · approval · silent · brief · quick · tilt · understanding · recognition · signal · glance · eye contact · courteous · discreet · imperceptible
type of gestural response
slight nodhead shake
Lateral cranial movement meaning no
dismissive wave · cold shoulder · turned back · recoil · blank stare
subtlety of communication
slight nodgrand gesture
Dramatic act for effect
exaggerated reaction · wild gesticulation · standing ovation