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Gestures

Correct posture and little use of gestures and hand movements is the norm in
Beckoning with the hand is considered bad form, just using the index finger even worse.
Try to avoid yawning and be sure to cover your mouth with a hand if you do yawn..
The chin flick; flicking your fingers under your chin usually signifies not caring and can be seen as a crass gesture.
A common gesture is to use your pointer finger and shake it back and forth to indicate “No,” or just that something is unacceptable.

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