Most travelers pack a phrasebook, a charger, and a decent pair of shoes. Few think about what their hands might say without permission. A casual wave or a cheerful signal can land very differently ...

The horns hand gesture — index and pinky raised, middle fingers folded — has meant completely different things to different ...

Everyone “talks” with their hands at least sometimes. Some people’s hand-talking or gesturing matches their message well. Other people have a tendency to make overly large gestures that can be ...

Researchers in New Delhi have built a wireless force myography armband that classifies twenty hand gestures with over 96 ...

Our unique language systems distinguish us from other species, but researchers explore how early hand gestures paved the way for civilization. Language gave humans a leg up compared to all other ...

Let’s take our history of hand gestures back to the basics, starting with the good ol’ handshake. Whether you’re greeting someone for the first time, closing a deal or making amends, shaking hands is ...