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Gestures with a fixed meaning that can stand in for words, such as a thumbs up or a beckoning hand.
A driver raises a hand in thanks after another lets them pass at a junction.
Treat emblems as deliberate messages, since the person has chosen a sign the audience will understand.
An emblem that is polite in one country can be deeply offensive in another, so cultural knowledge is essential.
Hand movements that accompany speech and paint the shape, size or rhythm of what is being said.
ExploreSmall self-touching movements such as rubbing the hands or stroking the arm that help to soothe nerves.
ExplorePressing the fingertips of both hands together to form a shape like the roof of a building.
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