Gestures and manners

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Which gesture verb can you use to express each of the spoken sentences below.

1. "Nice to meet you."

2. "I want that one."

3. "I’m only joking."

4. "It’s great to see you again!"

5. "I don’t know the answer." 6. "Goodbye."

7. "Well done!"

8. "Yes."

Are these gestures used in the same way in your country?


Good/bad manners

Match the verbs with the nouns or phrases. 

 1. shake

2. pick

3. make

4. point

5. shrug

6. clap

7. cover

a. a noise

b. at people

c. hands

d. your hands

e. your mouth

f. your nose

g. your shoulders


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