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Hand Gestures Guide

Description: Hold your hands up, palm open, and fan your fingers back and forth.

Meaning: You agree with the proposal or like what you are hearing.

Description: Hold your hand downward and fan your fingers back and forth.

Meaning: You disagree with the proposal or dislike what you are hearing

Description: Hold your hand flat and fan your fingers up and down.

Meaning: You’re taking a neutral stance on the proposal.

Description: Curl your hand and fingers into a letter-C shape.

Meaning: You either have or need clarifying information.

Description: Raise your index finger up.

Meaning: You have information pertinent to the discussion (not for opinions).

Description: Make a triangular shape with your hand by joining your index fingers and thumbs.

Meaning: Telling the group the process by which discussions are held is not being followed.

Description: Cross your arms in front of your chest to form an X.

Meaning: You have very strong moral or ethical reservations about the proposal and will consider leaving the group if it passes.

 

 Source: GA Guide: http://www.nycga.net/resources/general-assembly-guide/

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