1. Clench fists

Situation: A football player misses a penalty and clenches his fists as he walks off the field.
Description: He tightens both hands into fists.
Interpretation: This gesture shows frustration, anger, or disappointment. Clenching fists is a physical response to intense emotion, often used to release stress or prepare to defend oneself emotionally or physically.

2. Shrug shoulders

Situation: A student is asked why they forgot their homework and they shrug their shoulders.
Description: They lift both shoulders slightly and drop them again.
Interpretation: This indicates uncertainty, lack of knowledge, or indifference. It's a common way to nonverbally say “I don’t know” or “I don’t care.”

3. Stare at someone

Situation: Two people have a disagreement, and one person starts staring at the other in silence.
Description: The person keeps their eyes fixed on the other’s face without looking away.
Interpretation: Staring can feel aggressive or intense. It may be used to intimidate, express anger, or challenge someone.

4. Give me a big hug

Situation: After not seeing each other for months, two friends run toward each other and hug tightly.
Description: They wrap their arms around each other warmly and closely.
Interpretation: A big hug conveys affection, joy, and emotional closeness. It’s often used in greetings or moments of strong emotional connection.

5. Gaze into the distance

Situation: A person sits alone on a bench at sunset, silently gazing into the horizon.
Description: Their eyes are fixed far away, unfocused, and thoughtful.
Interpretation: This gesture often reflects deep thought, daydreaming, nostalgia, or sadness. It’s a quiet, introspective body language cue.

Andrés Gutiérrez