use the information you've got or the following as your reference.

(Print out the following as handout)

UNIVERSAL HAND GESTURES

MEANING HAND GESTURE I am tired. Pressing the palms together and resting the head on the back of the hand while closing the eyes as if sleeping. I am hungry. patting the stomach with the hands After eating, I am full. taking the hand and making a circular motion over the stomach. I am thirsty. Using the hand and making a circular motion over the stomach. I am cold, or it's cozy or a sign of eager anticipation. rubbing the hands together. AMERICAN MEANING GESTURE Greetings hand shake Farewells raise the hand and with the full, open palm wave the hand back and forth raise the hand and with a full, open palm wave the hand up and down at the wrist. Beckoning raise the hand, with the index finger, raised about head high or a little higher raise the hand and with the full, open palm wave the hand back and forth to attract attention; curl the index finger in and out O.K. Thumb and forefinger making a circle. Good Job Thumbs up "Victory" or "peace" holding the index and middle fingers upright