Hand Waving in Front of the Body

Hand Waving in Front of the Body

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You bend your arm at the elbow, raising the forearm and hand upward, then lower them in front of you to the initial position.

What does it mean?
1."Nothing can be done, one can only accept the situation": It most often expresses not aggression or frustration, but rather acceptance of the situation as something inevitable.
2. Self-irony: In this context, it is used to reduce tension.
3. Tiredness from unsuccessful attempts to change something.
4. A mild form of polite refusal: It allows one to avoid a direct "no" and unnecessary explanations.
This gesture is perceived as informal and is mainly appropriate in casual conversation between acquaintances. In business settings, it is usually replaced with words. The overall meaning of the gesture largely depends on intonation and facial expression. The gesture itself is not considered rude, but it may be read as a sign of passivity or an indifferent attitude toward circumstances.

Gesture Phases & Execution

Preparation: The arm bends at the elbow. The forearm and hand move upward along the vertical axis. The hand is in an open hand configuration and is oriented with the back of the hand facing the gesturer.
Pre-stroke: The arm is bent at the elbow. The upper arm is at rest along the torso. The forearm is raised vertically upward. The hand is in an open hand configuration and is oriented with the back of the hand facing the communicator.
Stroke: The arm is bent at the elbow. The upper arm is positioned along the torso. The forearm is raised vertically upward. The hand, in an open hand configuration oriented with the back of the hand facing the communicator, moves downward along the vertical axis.
Post-stroke: The arm is bent at the elbow. The upper arm is positioned vertically along the torso. The forearm is raised vertically upward. The hand, in an open hand configuration, is lowered downward.
Retraction: The arm straightens at the elbow. The forearm moves downward along the vertical axis, returning to a resting position vertically along the torso. The hand is in an open hand configuration.