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Extending a finger or hand to direct attention toward a person, object or direction.
A guide points across the valley to draw the eyes of the group toward a distant ridge.
Pointing directs focus, yet pointing at people can feel accusatory and provoke resistance.
Open hand pointing tends to feel respectful, while a jabbing finger can escalate tension.
Hand movements that accompany speech and paint the shape, size or rhythm of what is being said.
ExploreGestures with a fixed meaning that can stand in for words, such as a thumbs up or a beckoning hand.
ExploreSmall self-touching movements such as rubbing the hands or stroking the arm that help to soothe nerves.
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