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Speaking without wordsIn every language it takes more than words to communicate. Mime and gestureplay an important role.Whether you smile, turn up your nose or frown – these signals are alwayscorrectly interpreted.The same is true with gestures: pulling your tongue out to someone, winking orbowing are also signs that have a clear meaning. Isn't that so?Task• Explain to each other what gestures or facial expressions, oftenaccompanied by sounds, are used in your country to express thefollowing:ApprovalEnthusiasmHappinessNegationRefusalAstonishmentHorrorIgnoranceVictoryDisgustLoathingWatch out!He/She/It's crazy• What can be expressed in your countrywith your hands?with your thumb?with your fist?with your eyes?with putting your hands on your head?touching someone?with kisses?If you find a sign which you are not familiar with in your country, ask yourpartner to show you it and practise it yourself.64