Gestures

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Markiyan Galibey, 9-A
Gesture

A gesture is a form of non-verbal communication or non-vocal communication in

which visible bodily actions communicate particular messages, either in place of,
or in conjunction with, speech. Gestures include movement of the hands, face,
or other parts of the body. Gestures differ from physical non-verbal
communication that does not communicate specific messages, such as purely
expressive displays, proxemics, or displays of joint attention. Gestures allow
individuals to communicate a variety of feelings and thoughts, from contempt
and hostility to approval and affection, often together with body language in
addition to words when they speak. Gesticulation and speech work independently
of each other, but join to provide emphasis and meaning.
Okay

Made by connecting the thumb and forefinger in a circle

and holding the other fingers straight, usually signal the
word okay.
Finger gun

Finger gun is a hand gesture in which the subject uses their

hand to mimic a handgun. If pointed to oneself (with or
without the "hammer falling" of the thumb indicating firing), it
may indicate boredom when pointed to another, it is
interpreted as a threat of violence, either genuine or in jest.
Between friends, a finger gun can be a sign of
acknowledgement similar to a head nod and hello.
Crossed fingers

To cross one's fingers is a hand gesture commonly used to wish for

luck. Occasionally it is interpreted as an attempt to implore God
for protection. The gesture is referred to by the common
expressions "cross your fingers", "keep your fingers crossed", or just
"fingers crossed". The act of crossing one's fingers mainly belongs to
Christianity. The earliest use of the gesture had two people
crossing their index fingers to form a cross.
Beckoning sign

A Beckoning sign is a type of gesture intended to beckon or

call-over someone or something. It is usually translated into
"come here". This form of nonverbal communication varies
from culture to culture, each having a relatively unique
method of indicating invitation or enticement.
Finger heart

Finger heart is a hand gesture in which the subject has a

palm up fist, raises their index finger and brings their
thumb over it so as to form a small heart shape. It signals
a similar gesture to that of the two-handed heart. It
originates from South Korean culture and was used by
athletes during the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Games.
Fig sign

Fig sign is a gesture made with the hand and fingers curled and the
thumb thrust between the middle and index fingers, or, rarely, the
middle and ring fingers, forming the fist so that the thumb partly
pokes out. In some areas of the world, the gesture is considered a
good luck charm; in others (including Indonesia, Japan, Korea,
Russia, Serbia and Turkey among others), it is considered an obscene
gesture. In ancient Greece, this gesture was a fertility and good luck
charm designed to ward off evil. This usage has survived in Portugal
and Brazil, where carved images of hands in this gesture are used in
good luck talismans.
Horn sign

Horn sign is a hand gesture made by extending the index

and little finger straight upward. It used in rock and roll,
especially in heavy metal music.
Thumb signal

A thumb signal, usually described as a thumbs-up or thumbs-

down, is a common hand gesture achieved by a closed fist held
with the thumb extended upward or downward in approval or
disapproval, respectively. These gestures have become
metaphors in English: "The audience gave the movie the thumbs-
up" means that the audience approved of the movie, regardless
of whether the gesture was actually made.
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