Definitions
Gestures
Examples
100

What does it mean when someone nods their head?

It means "Yes". Sometimes people nod their head to say "Thank you".

100

What does a thumbs up mean?

A thumbs up means yes, good, appropriate, true, etc.

100

True or False? If someone is not looking at you while you are talking... they might be busy, not wanting to talk right now, or they do not care.

True

200

What does it mean when someone shakes their head?

It means "No".

200

What does a thumbs down mean?

A thumbs down means no, bad, inappropriate, false, etc.

200

How might someone feel if they are frowning?

sad, upset, disappointed

300

What does it mean when someone shrugs their shoulders?

It means "I don't know" or "I don't care".

300

What does it mean when someone gives you eye-contact while you are talking?

They are listening intently to what you are saying.

300

How might someone feel if they are shaking?

scared, nervous

400

What does "Recognize" mean?

To notice or understand something

400

What does it mean when someone talks very loudly?

They might be very excited, very angry, or trying to talk over other people.

400

How might someone feel if they have their mouth wide opened?

Surprised, scared 

500

What is "Empathy"?

Understanding the feelings of someone else and caring for them

500

What does it mean when you interrupt someone while they are speaking?

You don't care what they have to say or you think what you have to say is more important.

500

How might someone feel if they have their fists clenched?

Angry or frustrated