Hand Gestures

Suppressing deceitful words from coming

out of the mouth. Thinking sceptically Amusement Hiding some thought

Disbelief on what the person sees or hears Skeptic thinking over a topic or idea Trying to find a solution to given problem “See no evil”

Disguising deceit Skeptical thoughts about what the person sees or hears Thinking about a solution for a given problem

Saying sorry Regret “Hear no evil” gesture Hands on both ears rubbing- saying sorry Bringing ear forward with a index finger-

listening intently A person indicating he/she has heard enough

and may wish to speak

Thinking over a possibility Nervous Disbelieving Doubt (“I am not sure I agree”) “Are you sure about that?”

The number 1

“Point number one..”-in a discussion or series

“There is only one God”

“This is extremely important...”

Stop

“Enough”

“You got it right”

Blaming

Showing an object or direction

Directing someone

Indicating something

Friendly fist bump

Variation of a hand shake

Calling someone near with authority or

rudeness

Seductive calling

Warning Prohibited Its wrong

“Okay”

“Great work”/ “Keep up the good work!”

Appreciation

The number 3

Anger

Strength show

“Punch you!”-gesture(playful or serious)

Strength

Determination

Unity

Revolt

Power

Energy

Anxious

Nervous

Thinking

“My eyes are on you”-gesture

Sign that you are observing the other person

Sign that you are suspicious of a person and letting

him/her know that.

Thinking

Nervous gestures

Nervous gestures

Snapping someone out of a daze

Calling for someone’s attention

Asking to hurry up

Rubbing eyes- “Unbelievable!”

Thinking deeply

Worry

Problematic situation presented

Nervous

Serious topic of contemplation

“Going above my head” gesture when

information being given is not understandable to a

person (informal)

Hope

Anxiety

Luck

Anticipation

Negating whatever is said by one’s self

“Go away” gesture

Questioning

Confused

Agitated

Confident thought

“I know something you don’t”-expression

Deep thought

Sarcastic look

Thinking

Shy

Contemplative mood

Nervous

Shock

Panic

“What did I say”-expression

Emphasis

Confident explanation of an idea or

argument

Patient

Waiting

Passive

Checking the time

In a hurry

Impatient

Asking someone to hurry up

Waiting for someone

Indicating a small amount or quantity

Making a point

“Have a little mercy..”

Indicating “a little/ small part of …”

Laying emphasis on a point

Giving thoughts and ideas a direction

Showing importance of a point

Tensed

Thinking

Disappointed

Worried

Waiting

Contemplating

Impatient

Thinking

Time out- Pause please

Anxiety

Impatience

Hurry

Waiting

Begging

Calling someone

Asking somone to join you

Pleading

Begging

Pleading

Asking for mercy

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