ARMS
* Arms akimbo. In many cultures, this stance
signals aggression, resistance, impatience, or even anger. * Arms behind back, hands grasped is a sign of ease and control. * Arms in front, hands grasped, common practice in most Asian countries, is a sign of mutual respect for others.
Thailand, China
EARS
* Ear grasp
- ‚I’m sorry.‛ in parts of India
* Cupping the ear
- ‚I can’t hear you.‛ in all societies
* Pulling ear
- ‚You are in my heart‛ for Navajo Indians
HANDS
* Right hand. The right hand has special
significance in many societies. In certain countries in the Middle East and in Asia, it is best to present business cards or gifts, or to pass dishes of food, to get an attention, using only the right hand or both. * Left hand is considered unclean in much of the Middle East and in parts of Indonesia.