
Gesture
Expressive Silence
Gestures can communicate complex ideas without words, often used when silence is preferred or necessary.

At the library, he silently gestured to the book I was seeking.
Cultural Variance
Gestures can mean different things in different cultures; learn local customs to avoid miscommunication.

A thumbs-up is a positive gesture in many cultures but offensive in others.
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ActionDemonstrationExpressionIndicationMotionMovementSignSignal
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