an arrangement of the facial muscles to communicate thoughts, emotions, attitudes, opinions, etc.

a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc.

the position of the torso, arms, legs, or the carriage of the body as a whole; the way a person sits or stands.

the sending and receiving of messages using body movements, such as gestures and facial expressions, rather than speech.

open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations; doubtful or uncertain.

something that belongs to or is only true for a certain culture.

a feeling of tightness or pressure in the body that is often felt as a result of mental or emotional strain, as with a clenched jaw or stiff neck.

the imitation of certain movements, gestures, or behaviors of another person, which often indicates interest or approval between people.

a movement that satisfies some physical or psychological need, such as fanning yourself when you feel too warm or fidgeting with your hair when you are bored.

a gesture used to influence the flow of a conversation, such as nodding your head to show someone you are listening or raising your hand to ask a question.

an expression or gesture of the face, the eyes, or of one's posture used to show emotions.

a gesture that adds to, clarifies, or emphasizes part of a verbal message, such as a "thumbs up" AND saying, "Okay."

a gesture used as a replacement or substitute for a verbal message, such as a "thumbs up" INSTEAD OF saying, "Okay."