Body Language

The Grammar of Sarcasm Across Cultures

Sarcasm is far more than just saying the opposite of what you mean; it's a complex linguistic performance dictated by…

3 weeks ago

Do Blind People Gesture When Speaking?

This article explores the fascinating research showing that individuals who have been blind from birth do gesture when they speak,…

3 weeks ago

The Art of Interrupting in Sign Language

In spoken language, interruption means talking over someone. But how do you interrupt in a visual language like ASL? We…

3 weeks ago

The Gestural Origins of Grammar

Have you ever wondered why so many languages follow a "Subject-Verb-Object" structure? A fascinating theory suggests that grammar wasn't born…

3 weeks ago

Speaking with Hands and Mouth

In central Australia, the Arandic peoples use a complex sign language alongside speech, a system developed for times when speech…

3 weeks ago

The Gestural Lexicon: When Hand Signs Become Words

We do it without thinking: a thumbs-up for a job well done, a wave to say hello. But these hand…

3 weeks ago

Thinking With Your Hands: The Unconscious Grammar of Co-Speech Gestures

We don't just talk with our mouths; our hands are constantly performing a silent ballet that helps us think, speak,…

3 weeks ago

The Role of Gestures in Italian Communication

Gestures in communication serve as a nonverbal supplement to speech, enriching conversation with vividness, emotion, and additional meaning. These expressive…

2 years ago

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