Gestures-speak-louder-than-words

1.

Gestures speak louder than
words
Find out what your conversation partner is really feeling — without
translation.

2.

Anger and Joy
ANGER
JOY
Thumping a fist on the table
Throwing arms up
A sharp, energetic gesture — the extreme of irritation, losing
A universal sign of victory and delight — a favourite among
patience, or demanding the conversation stop
fans and athletes

3.

Anxiety and Regret
ANXIETY
Crossing the arms over the chest
A classic barrier posture — a signal of defence against an unpleasant situation
REGRET
Scratching the back of the head
A traditional Russian gesture: confusion, regret over a missed opportunity, and not knowing how to put things right

4.

Annoyance
Pressed lips
Forefinger raised
Lips drawn into a thin line — controlled emotion, unspoken displeasure
A silent warning: “one more word and that’s it”

5.

6.

Surprise and Disbelief
SURPRISE
Eyes wide open
Upper eyelid raised, lower eyelid
DISBELIEF
Squinting gaze with a raised
eyebrow
lowered — shock, astonishment, “it can’t
Scepticism and doubt — “are you
be true!”
serious?”

7.

Confusion and Wanting to Leave
CONFUSION
TIME TO LEAVE
Shoulder shrug
Exit signals
Rounded eyes + hands spread with limp
Glancing at the watch, fingers clasped
wrists — “I don’t know”
together, torso turned towards the door

8.

Gestures — a Mirror of
Emotion
Understand your interlocutor without words. Observe, listen to the body
— and conversation becomes easier.
Observe
Read
Watch the hands and eyes
Gesture = emotion in real time
Understand
Without translation — instantly clear