Field Guide to Gestures : How to Identify and Interpret Virtually Every Gesture Known to Man

A field guide to interpreting more than 100 international gestures, from the wave of the finger, from the shrug to the nod. Here's easy access to the essential info. about common (& some not-so-common) gestures you may encounter at home or abroad. Organized into handy sections for quick ref. when time is of the essence & interpretation is everything. If a man bends his torso forward when meeting you, turn to the Arrival/DeparturesÓ chapter to learn more about the bowing gesture. 200+ full-color photos of the world's most common gestures, plus cross-ref. descriptions throughout, including historical background & common usage. Helpful step-by-step directions & detailed line drawings teach you how to perform each gesture correctly.Armstrong, Nancy is the author of 'Field Guide to Gestures : How to Identify and Interpret Virtually Every Gesture Known to Man', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422352038 and ISBN 142235203X.