When people talk face to face, they don’t rely on words alone. They move their hands, raise their eyebrows, or nod to help express what they mean. These gestures often carry meaning and help listeners ...

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A study recently published in the journal Journal of Marketing Research suggests something many Italians already knew—certain hand gestures really do make people seem more competent and persuasive.

In face-to-face conversations, speakers use hand movements to signal meaning. But do listeners actually use these gestures to predict what someone might say next? In a study using virtual avatars, ...