Hand Signs

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Self-touching (get your mind out of the gutter!) is meant to settle the speaker’s nerves, signals insecurity.

Emblematic gestures: Culturally specific signs — such as the thumbs-up or hand rocking for "so-so" — are used like words, but watch out for different meanings abroad.

Clenched Hands: Suggests anger, frustration or, on the upside, resolve.

Hands on hips: Communicates defiance, intransigence and independence.

Finger pointing: Or wagging, shows you’re pulling rank (but may be losing control).

Palms down: Signals power or certainty, or the intent to control the audience.

Hidden hands: Hands behind the back or the podium makes you less trustworthy.

Steepling gesture: Hands together show you know this subject inside and out.

Open, angled palms: Suggests candour and openness — literally having nothing to hide.

Palms up: With fingers spread, the gesture indicates you’re making a request.

Over the shoulder: Waving, cheering and other arm moves show enthusiasm, but can make you look erratic.

Vertical palms: Indicates precise measurement or timing, like a visual period or comma.