Zones

Intimate
Personal
Social
Public
 Shows that a person does not
know or understand what you are
talking about
 Means
"All correct"
It is an OK signal normally, but,
when it is jerked sharply
upwards it becomes an insult
signal
agreement or harmony; compatibility.
 Submissive(obey) palm
position

Dominant palm position

Aggressive palm position

 Taking control
handshake

Giving control handshake

Glove handshake
 Positive
expectation
Lowered steeple Raised steeple
High clenched hands indicate people who are difficult to decipher
Confidence Frustration

Gripping hands
&
Negative & superior attitude

Thumb

displays

Dominant or aggressive
Suppress the deceitful words
Catch a lie..

Sometimes indicates thinking hard

 Collar pull

Indicates anger & frustration

Evaluation

Boredom
 Defensive
Or
negative
attitude

Standard arm cross gesture

Arm Gripping Gesture

Show that the user is 'cool’

and
to make his superiority felt
Partial Arm-Cross Barrier Gesture

lacking in
self-confidence
‘Readiness' which in the right
context is correct,
but the basic meaning is
aggression
Closed formation

Shows intimacy and signals for privacy

 Shows nervous,
reserved or defensive
attitude
The 4 Leg Lock Position

Sign of the
tough-minded,
stubborn
individual
Territorial gesture

Indicates pride of ownership

 Ownership
gesture

Reflects an easygoing, relaxed and carefree attitude