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BBC Learning English How to Extend a conversation using gestures and facial expressions

If you smile from time to time, that can be encouraging. Don't smile too often because the person you're listening to might wonder whether you actually understand what they're saying. Give a little nod sometimes, as though you're saying 'yes' to show that you do understand what's being said and want to hear more. If you shake your head slowly, as if you're saying 'no' when somebody is telling you something sad, that makes it look as though you're sympathetic. If you make your mouth look like a large 'O' you can show great surprise or even shock. If you shake your head and smile just a little bit at the same time, that shows that you're amazed by what you hear or a little bit shocked.

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