Body language and gestures are a form of non-verbal communication that uses physical movements and expressions to convey messages. Some common gestures include waving or nodding with the head, clapping or shaking hands with the body, and winking or sticking out the tongue with the face. Gestures can vary between cultures, for example Spanish culture uses pinky promises and only handshakes for greetings, while English culture also employs air quotes and loser signs.

1. Body language
and
gestures

2. What is body language?
• It’s communication using your
body.
• We use gestures instead of
sounds.
• Gestures make speaking
easier to understand.

3. Gestures with your hands
• Waving – To say hello and goodbye.
• Clapping – When something is
really good.
• Crossing your fingers – For good
luck and hope.
• Shaking hands- When you greet
someone.

4. Gestures with your head
• Nodding- To say yes and
to agree.
• Shaking your head- to
say no and disagree

5. Gestures with your face
• Winking – For a shared secret.
• Yawning – When tired or
bored.
• Sticking out your tongue –
Mocking or flirting with
somebody.
• Making faces – For disrespect
or trying to be funny.

6. Other gestures
• Shrugging your shoulders- to
show doubt and lack of
interest.
• Stamping your feet – To
show anger.
• Folding your arms – To show
that you are not satisfied.

7. Explain the following:

8. Spanish gestures v English
gestures
• Pinky promise – used to make
promises to you friends.
• Greetings- we only shake hands.
• Air quotes – to indicate a quote.
Also used with sarcasm.
• Loser- an offensive gesture.