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Gestures are not random. They have purpose. They illustrate. They convey the words we do not speak. They confirm, deny, or emphasize what we say. People "talk with their hands."
Gestures vary from person to person and culture to culture. People can have nervous ticks. They can have "tells" that indicate they are lying, anxious, or unhappy. Use gestures wisely.
If a gesture begins before the words, it is a sign of honesty.
If a gesture lags after the words, it's considered a sign of dishonesty.
A gesture can be involuntary but squelched by the character. This is especially true if he is angry with someone he cares about or fears.
If a gesture lags after the words, it's considered a sign of dishonesty.
A gesture can be involuntary but squelched by the character. This is especially true if he is angry with someone he cares about or fears.
Gestures include:
air kisses
averted gaze
bared teeth
biting cuticles, hair, lips, or nails
blowing raspberries
bowing
chewing inside of lips or cheek
crossing ankles
crossing/uncrossing arms
crossing/uncrossing legs
curtsey
cuticle picking
elbow bump
eye rolling (or eye-ball rotating)
eyebrows lift
eyebrows wrinkle
finger curling
finger pointing
fist shaking
fist swinging
flapping hands
flicking fingernails
fingernail tapping
genuflecting
grasping elbows
gripping hands
hands behind back
hands over face
hands over heart
hands together
hands wide
hat tip
index finger raised
kowtow
lip curls or purses
looking down
looking up
looking to the side
lowering arms
lowering hands
middle finger raised
mooning
mouth purses
mouth tightens
nodding
nose thumbing
nose wrinkles
pointing
pouting
raising arms in the air
rubbing earlobe
rubbing fingers
rubbing hands
scratching
scratching chin, ear, nose, or throat
shaking head
shrugging
sneering
sticking out tongue
swinging legs
slash throat with hand
smoothing hair
tapping fingers or toes
tucking legs under
thumbs up
thumbs down
thumb to the side
tightening fist
tugging clothes
tugging an ear
tugging hair
saluting
sweeping hands
waving
Keep this list handy and add to it.
When revising, cut repetition and make sure the gesture is used for a good reason at the right time.
Next week, we'll discuss eye contact.
All of the information on body language can be found in Story Building Blocks III: The Revision Layers.
http://www.amazon.com/Story-Building-Blocks-III-Revision/dp/1475011369
http://www.amazon.com/Story-Building-Blocks-III-Revision-ebook/dp/B007SPPL68
All of the information on body language can be found in Story Building Blocks III: The Revision Layers.
http://www.amazon.com/Story-Building-Blocks-III-Revision/dp/1475011369
http://www.amazon.com/Story-Building-Blocks-III-Revision-ebook/dp/B007SPPL68
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This is very good personally as most the time all I think is "Funny" "Cool" or "Awesome" anyway.
Great addition Mike!
Good idea Mike, (but I just clicked on one accidently!) :)
How did you install the "reactions" widget? I would like to have one on my blog too.
Thanks for the info!
oh you are awesome ...these are cool!!!
Thanks, everyone! It seems to be popular. Sorry, Andrew - no way to take back a click, unfortunately.
Pascal, you need an updated page template and then add the reactions widget in the "customize" - "post" section. Email me if you have trouble.
Scratch that - apparently you can take back a click if you do it right away.
Thanks Mike!