In the last byte, we discussed about proxemics. In today's byte we discuss about kinesics.
Kinesics refers to the study of body movements and also includes postures.
Let’s take an example - we would have seen many kids stick out their tongues and also waving fingers with one's thumbs in the ear! This annoys many parents and indicates a sort of insult that the child intends to gesture! Similarly there are numerous other gestures and here is a short list of some from the US context.
Kinesics refers to the study of body movements and also includes postures.
Let’s take an example - we would have seen many kids stick out their tongues and also waving fingers with one's thumbs in the ear! This annoys many parents and indicates a sort of insult that the child intends to gesture! Similarly there are numerous other gestures and here is a short list of some from the US context.
- Rubbing ones hands together or exhibiting a sharp intake of breadth indicates anticipation
- Closed hand position, hand wringing, or rubbing the temples indicates stress.
- Drumming fingers, pacing, or jingling coins in the pocket are indicates nervousness.
Note: the same gesture could be understood differently in different context.
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