When people talk face to face, they don’t rely on words alone. They move their hands, raise their eyebrows, or nod to help express what they mean. These gestures often carry meaning and help listeners ...

4. Hand movements make you more trustworthy Hiding your hands in professional environments can create questions about your confidence and sincerity. Visible hands are a fundamental aspect of building ...

Hand movements are often treated as a nervous tic to be suppressed, but a growing body of research suggests they are one of the most powerful tools a speaker has. Across lab experiments, large-scale ...

An appropriate hand gesture can help drive your point home. (Photo by Fajrul Islam/Moment via Getty Images) When people use hand gestures that visually represent what they’re saying, listeners see ...

Words matter — but your hands might matter more, according to a new UBC study which found that purposeful hand gestures can make speakers appear more competent and persuasive. The Sauder School of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A study recently published in the journal Journal of Marketing ...

An occupational hazard of being a psychologist is people watching. If I find myself sitting in an airport or a restaurant alone, I will often watch the people around me. From that kind of vantage ...