Self-expression

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Self-expression is a way in which a person can express his or her thought processes through hand gestures, writing and verbalization. The "Webster's Dictionary" defines it as "expression of one's own personality or emotion." Sometimes, people use hand gestures when they are trying to express a point. Usually, the person doesn't realize that they are moving their hands. Another way a person can "expression one's own personality" is with writing. Journals or diaries are good examples because writers can say anything they want, any way they want. Lastly, verbalization is the most common way people express themselves.

Do you move your hands when you talk? Do you like to use your hands

when you talk in front of an audience? The answer for most people would be

yes. When people express an idea or a thought to someone else, they move their

hands. The "Webster's Dictionary" defines gestures as "a motion of the body made to express thoughts or to emphasize speech."

Some gestures might suggest an emotion or expression a person feels. For example, if a person clenches his or her hands, it might mean that the person is mad or angry. Sometimes, when I play a tennis match and I win a big point, I pump my fist with excitement. If students are really bored or tired, they might put their elbow on the desk and their hand on their cheek. Another example of hand gestures is the middle finger. People use the middle finger when they are mad or angry. For instance, if I were driving and someone cut me off, then I would give them the middle finger. It might not be right, but I expressed my feelings toward them. There are many different gestures that people use in everyday life...