Gestures
the do's and taboos of body language around the world
Rev. and expanded ed.
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Author
Contributions
- Fornwald, Mike. - Contributor
Publication
1998 - Wiley, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
59,500 words, Guess
Page Count
238 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL682362M
- ISBN-100471183423
- OCLC Control Number237751467
- Internet Archivegesturesdostaboo00axte
- Library of Congress Control Number97029043
and 2 more
- LibraryThing341827
- Goodreads361489
Classifications
- DDC153.6/9
- LCCBF637.N66 A88 1998
- LCCBF637.N66A88 1998
Description
" ... This latest edition includes: updates about the 200 most popular gestures and signals-and dozens of new examples; new sections covering special gestures-from American Sign Language and Tai Chi to flirting and kissing; information to guide you through gestures country by country--from Switzerland to Japan, Nigeria to the Netherlands; amusing anecdotes and helpful hypothetical scenarios."--Publisher description.
First Sentence
(Reuters)-The opening session of Bangladesh's new parliament turned into chaos Sunday after opposition legislators reacted with fury to an alleged offensive thumb gesture by Shipping Minister A. S. M. Abdur Rab.
Description
Lists and illustrates gestures and explains their meanings in eighty-two countries around the world, along with information about rules of decorum and when to make eye contact and touch. Before you raise your hand to signal the waiter, extend your thumb to hitchhike, or flash the "O.K." sign with thumb and forefinger, Stop! Think of where you are and exactly what you are trying to say-otherwise you could create an international incident. Remember when President Bush thought he was flashing the "V" for Victory sign to cheering Australians? (See inside.) Exploring the ins and outs of body language from head to toe, this newly revised and expanded edition of Roger Axtell's indispensable guide takes you all around the world of gestures-what they mean, how to use them, and when to avoid them. This latest edition includes: a) Updates about the 200 most popular gestures and signals-and dozens of new examples; b) New sections covering special gestures-from American Sign Language and tai chi to flirting and kissing; c) Information to guide you through gestures country by country-from Switzerland to Japan, Nigeria to the Netherlands; and d) Amusing anecdotes and helpful hypothetical scenarios. -- Back cover.
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