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103: A hand-y guide to gesture

Lingthusiasm - A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics

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Gestures Unveiled: The Comedy of Communication

This chapter presents an engaging look at gesture studies, blending humor with insightful reflections from the authors' research experiences. It examines the impact of audience awareness on gesturing and highlights the universal nature of gestures across cultures, despite current research limitations. Through discussions of unconventional experimental methods, the chapter reveals how people creatively adapt their communication when gestures are restricted.

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