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Hand gestures can emphasize or contradict spoken words from "summary" of The Definitive Book of Body Language by Barbara Pease,Allan Pease
In the realm of nonverbal communication, hand gestures play a crucial role in complementing or contradicting spoken words. They have the power to enhance the message being conveyed by adding depth and emphasis, or they can create confusion and misinterpretation by sending conflicting signals. When used in conjunction with spoken language, hand gestures can serve to underscore key points, highlight important information, or provide additional context to the words being spoken. For example, a speaker may use hand gestures to indicate the size or shape of an object, to show the direction of movement, or to emphasize a particular emotion or feeling. In these instances, hand gestures can help to reinforce the speaker's intended message and make it more impactful for the listener. On the other hand, hand gestures can also detract from or contradic...
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