Body Language Gestures

Question 1

Open palm gestures, with palms facing upward or outward, typically signal:

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Honesty, openness, and non-threatening intent

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Aggression and dominance

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Deception and concealment

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Authority and command

Question 2

The 'steeple' gesture — fingertips touching to form a church steeple shape — most commonly signals:

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Confidence, authority, and careful deliberation

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Submission and deference to authority

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Anxiety and self-soothing

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Deception and hiding of true feelings

Question 3

When someone wrings their hands (rubbing palms together nervously) during a conversation, this indicates:

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Anxiety, stress, or nervousness

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Dominance and confidence

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Excitement and positive anticipation

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Agreement and enthusiasm

Question 4

Which hand gesture is often used to 'cut off' or dismiss what someone else is saying?

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A chopping or karate-chop motion

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Open palm facing upward

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Rubbing palms together

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Clasping hands together above the head

Question 5

Touching the back of one's own neck during a conversation typically signals:

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Discomfort, doubt, or a need for self-soothing

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Confidence and dominance

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Active agreement with the speaker

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Cultural deference in American workplaces

Question 6

When someone uses expansive, wide gestures while speaking, this generally projects:

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Confidence, enthusiasm, and high energy

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Nervousness and insecurity

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Submission and deference

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Deception and dishonesty