• iconic, those that represent literal objects like a flat surface
• metaphoric, that symbolize concepts like “before” and “after”
• deictic, when you point to yourself or someone
• pragmatic, like offering a seat
• beat, which follows the rhythm of speech

Watch the video below to learn more about the hand gestures we make and some symbols that we commonly use without knowing they can have another meaning in other cultures. Scott will walk you through everything you need to know on this topic.

The post Watch: Why We Use Hand Gestures When Speaking appeared first on PlayJunkie.

• iconic, those that represent literal objects like a flat surface
• metaphoric, that symbolize concepts like “before” and “after”
• deictic, when you point to yourself or someone
• pragmatic, like offering a seat
• beat, which follows the rhythm of speech

Watch the video below to learn more about the hand gestures we make and some symbols that we commonly use without knowing they can have another meaning in other cultures. Scott will walk you through everything you need to know on this topic.

The post Watch: Why We Use Hand Gestures When Speaking appeared first on PlayJunkie.