Gesture language

Author: Peter Marsh
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This is "an absolutely outstanding book" that presents a "worthwhile scientific exploration of a fascinating yet overlooked field. —New Scientist Magazine" The book has been reprinted multiple times overseas and has sold over a million copies. In human communication, people use various gestures to express their thoughts. However, few people realize that gestures can sometimes lead to misunderstandings and trouble. The author spent three years studying 25 countries and 40 regions, conducting a detailed review and brilliant analysis of a wide variety of gestures. As a result, the book has been highly popular with readers since its publication. The New Scientist Magazine called it "an absolutely outstanding book." In human communication, people use various gestures to express their thoughts. However, few people realize that gestures can sometimes lead to misunderstandings and trouble. For example, making a circle with your fingers to express praise is not universally accepted—it can actually be an offensive gesture in some countries. Crossing your fingers to wish someone good luck might lead to conflict in some places, as in some cultures, this gesture signifies a break in relations. The author spent three years studying 25 countries and 40 regions, conducting a detailed review and brilliant analysis of a wide variety of gestures. As a language, gestures serve the purpose of communication and, like language, have national and social characteristics. In today's increasingly frequent international exchanges, understanding the correct meanings of common gesture languages in different countries and cultures is essential. However, research in this area is scarce, which is why the book has been highly popular with readers since its publication, has been reprinted multiple times, and has sold over a million copies. The renowned New Scientist Magazine called the book "an absolutely outstanding book" that presents a "worthwhile scientific exploration of a fascinating yet overlooked field."