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Lesson 8
Gestures
People have different ways to communicate. In
most cases, they make different gestures to con-
vey different or detailed messages. Someone
who is having stomach problems may gesture
by moving his palm around his belly. Someone
who cannot hear anything may place his palm
beside his ear and shake it. Making thumbs up
means “Okay,” and nodding with a smile means
“Yes.” In other words, gesture is another way of
expressing one’s thoughts.
Comprehension
1. Why do people make gestures?
2. What does “thumbs up” mean?
Questions
1. What gestures do you habitually make?
2. Do you use gestures when you carry a conversation with others?
Why or why not?
3. What are some good gestures in your country?
4. What are some insulting gestures in your country?
5. Why do you think gestures are important?
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