Self-control gestures

‘‘Men can almost always tell when a man has handled things for himself; and then they treat him as one of themselves.''

Rudyard Kipling

· Holding an arm behind the back while the other hand grips the wrist tightly.

· Locked ankles and clenched hands gripping the armrests of the chair.

· Restraining an arm or gripping the wrist

Acceptance gestures

‘‘What you are speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.''

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Hand-to-chest gesture endorses loyalty, honesty and devotion. It portrays the sincerity of the person.

Moving closer to a person is akin to closing the gap or it could even mean a private conversation.

Touching the arm or shoulder is used to reassure someone.

· Carrying documents to one side, rather than to the chest.

· Maintaining eye contact, tilting the head and nodding are positive gestures of a good listener

· While talking on the phone, a polite nod or a finger gesturing a visitor to wait shows your good manners.

· Stopping your work or shutting your book when someone approaches you.