29176 gestures and body language discussion topics

What gesture do you use when...
you want to say hello to someone?
you want to say goodbye to someone?
you don't know something?
you want someone to come closer?
you want someone to go away?
you are angry at someone?
you want the waiter to bring the check?
you want to get a taxi?
you want to show someone is crazy?
you want to say, "Peace!"
you think something is delicious?
you want money?
you are talking about drinking alcohol?
Do you think there are some gestures that everyone can understand? What are they?
How close do you stand to someone when you speak to them?
Do you think it is polite to keep eye contact?
Is it okay to point at things? What about people?
Do you "talk with your hands"?
How do you feel when someone smiles a lot? What about if they laugh a lot? Is it common in your
country?
Do you think there are any very strange American gestures or facial expressions?
Do you shake hands with...
your parents?
your friends?
your boyfriend/girlfriend?
new people you have just met?
Do you hug...
your parents?
your friends?
your boyfriend/girlfriend?

new people you have just met?
Do you kiss...
your parents?
your friends?
your boyfriend/girlfriend?
new people you have just met?
How important is body language? What are some examples of positive and negative body language
that you can think of?


What do you think are some good manners for these stiuations? What is the most impolite thing you
can do in each of these situations?
Think about:
in class
at a party (when you are the host)
at a party (when you are a guest)
at a funeral
at a wedding
at a bar
at work
when you are eating
when you are trying to negotiate
when you meet someone new
when you have done something wrong
when you are driving
when you are clothes shopping
when you are at the hospital
when your friend is sick
when someone gives you a gift
Can you think of some good manners that are bad manners in another country?

What culture do you think is the most polite? Explain.
What's the best way to teach manners to children?
How closely do you think good manners are related to income and social status?
Do you think we need manners?