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Video examples demonstrating common German body language

Mastering Non-Verbal Communication: A Guide to Body Language in German Culture: Video examples demonstrating common German body language
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Here are some video examples demonstrating common German body language and gestures:

  1. “German Gestures & Expressions | Super Easy German 182” - This video covers a variety of German gestures and expressions commonly used in daily communication, providing both visual examples and explanations 1.

  2. “Body Gestures in Germany” - A video focused on must-know neutral body gestures in Germany, including greetings and other common signs used with hands and facial expressions. 2

  3. “Positive Body Gestures in Germany” - This video focuses on positive German body language, such as hand on the heart for courage, thumbs up, and smiling. 3

  4. “7 videos of German facial expressions that need explaining” by DW - This article with videos explains specific German facial expressions and what they mean, such as the hand wave meaning “You’ve got to be kidding me,” or pulling down the eyelid to indicate sarcasm. 4

  5. “Can You Guess These 5 German Gestures?” - A video showcasing five distinct German gestures with explanations. 5

  6. GermanPod101 article with explanations and examples of German body gestures including greetings, negative gestures (like the “temple tap” meaning “What an idiot”), sarcastic gestures, and other common signs. 6

  7. “German HAND GESTURES” by a native speaker presenting commonly used German hand gestures and their meanings. 7

  8. “GERMAN HAND GESTURES with Elisa (Die Frickelbude)” - A fun video explaining commonly used German hand gestures along with interpretations of their meanings. 8

These resources offer practical demonstrations and explanations of common German body language, from greetings and positive gestures to sarcasm and negative signs, useful for understanding German nonverbal communication in everyday contexts.

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