10 Facts About Speech-independent gestures

Speech-independent gestures are dependent upon culturally accepted interpretation and have a direct verbal translation.

Speech-related Speech-independent gestures are used in parallel with verbal speech; this form of nonverbal communication is used to emphasize the message that is being communicated.

Speech-related Speech-independent gestures are intended to provide supplemental information to a verbal message such as pointing to an object of discussion.

Symbolic Speech-independent gestures are usually used in the absence of speech but can accompany speech.

Conversational Speech-independent gestures are hand movements that accompany speech and are related to the speech they accompany.

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In Japan, a country which prides itself on the best customer service, workers tend to use wide arm Speech-independent gestures to give clear directions to strangers—accompanied by the ever-present bow to indicate respect.

Also, it is important to note that Speech-independent gestures are used in more informal settings and more often by children.

Speech-independent gestures are nonverbal cues that communicate a word or an expression, most commonly a dictionary definition.

Many speech-independent gestures are made with the hand, the "ring" gesture usually comes across as asking someone if they are okay.

An increased emphasis on Speech-independent gestures exists when intonations or facial expression are used.