Recent Changes for "Hand Gestures" - Occupy Together Field Manual

Hand Gestures

tcnsc — 2013-04-24 16:21:45

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2013-04-24 13:00:07

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- *'''Point of Process''' (For	+ *'''Point of Process''' (Form a Diamond with Hands/Fingers, Palms Out) – This means the GA process has been derailed, someone is off topic, we need to get back on track.

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2011-11-20 20:09:33

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- *'''Point of Process''' (From a Diamond with Hands/Fingers, Palms Out) – This means the GA process has been derailed, someone is off topic, we need to get back on track.	+ *'''Point of Process''' (For + m a Diamond with Hands/Fingers, Palms Out) – This means the GA process has been derailed, someone is off topic, we need to get back on track.

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2011-10-22 04:38:58

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- *'''Unsure''' (Hands out Flat) – This means I am unsure, on the fence or don’t know.	+ *'''Unsure''' (Hands Out Flat) – This means I am unsure, on the fence or don’t know.

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2011-10-14 14:30:39

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- Hand gestures are an efficient way to provide constant, non-interruptive feedback to the facilitator, speaker, or other group members.	+ Hand gestures are an efficient way to provide constant, ''non-interruptive'' feedback to the facilitator, speaker, or other group members.
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- *''' Yes/Agree:''' Hands in the air, fingers wiggling	+ *'''Agree''' (Wiggle Fingers in the Air, Applause in American Sign Language) – This means I like this, or I feel good. It also can mean ‘I agree’.
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- *''' No/Disagree:''' Hands down, fingers wiggling	+ *'''Unsure''' (Hands out Flat) – This means I am unsure, on the fence or don’t know.
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- ''' Block:''' Arms crossed like an "X" - This action will stop a proposal from being accepted unless retracted after further dialogue - Used to indicate that a proposal violates a core principle or deeply held belief - Like salt, best used in moderation	+ *'''Disagree''' (Wiggle Fingers, Hands Down) – This means I don’t like this, I don’t feel good or ‘I disagree’.
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- *'''Topic already mentioned/ come to the point/ Speed up your talking:''' Hands rotating over and under each other like a wheel	+ '''Point of Process''' (From a Diamond with Hands/Fingers, Palms Out) – This means the GA process has been derailed, someone is off topic, we need to get back on track. + Do not yell out 'Point of Process', simply use the gesture silently to let the facilitators know that the GA is off topic.
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- *''' Speak Up:''' Finger pointing towards the sky ("Point of information"?)	+ '''Point of Information''' (One Finger in the Air) – This means I have pertinent information about what is currently being discussed. It is not a question or a concern, it is merely information. + Do not yell out 'Point of Information', simply raise your finger and ensure a member from the facilitation teams calls on you.
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- ''' Point of Process:''' Fingers formed into triangle over head - Violating rules of assembly / Off Topic - *A valued interruption	+ *'''Wrap it Up''' (Pointer Fingers Orbiting Each Other) – This means that we hear you, we understand but you’re talking a lot, please be concise and to the point.
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- *''' Measuring how group feels about consensus (Taking temperature):''' How high hands are raised	+ '''Block''' (Arms Crossed in an ‘X’) – This means that you have a severe ethical or safety issue with what is being discussed. If it passes, I will leave the movement and abandon our cause. This is very serious and should be used sparingly! + Block does not mean 'I disagree' (See Disagree Above). + *An individual presenting a block will be asked to explain why in an attempt to have the block resolved and rescinded.
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- * Direct Response to comment: Use two hands to make subtle pointing gestures at speaker (like someone pretending to fire guns like a cowboy)	+ Unused Gestures: + + '''Direct Response''' (Pointer Fingers of Both Hands, motioning back and forth between you and the Speaker) – This gesture was used to indicate that you have important information regarding the discussion topic. The NYC General Assembly no longer uses this gesture due to its misuse and abuse. + + Supplementary Gestures: + + '''Volume Up''' (Pointer Finger, Pointing Up Repeatedly) – This is used to show the speaker that they need to be louder. + + *'''Temperature Check''' (AKA 'Vibes Check') – This is used as a gage to show the facilitation team how the members of the GA are feeling. On occasion voices have hijacked the general assembly process and made others feel oppressed. A temperature check is a way to determine if the GA is in need of a short break. The 'agree, unsure, disagree' gestures are used to show an individuals current emotional state. If the response for the members of the GA is mixed, a short break will be issued.

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2011-10-12 12:02:41

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- *''' Yes/Agree:''' Hands in the air, fingers wiggling	+ *''' Yes/Agree:''' Hands in the air, fingers wiggling

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2011-10-12 12:02:11

Notes didn't match meanings that came out of Occupy Wall Street General Assembly

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	+ Please see http://nycga.cc/resources/general-assembly-guide/ for the source of the descriptions below (you have to look at the pdf, last page):
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- *''' I agree with the consensus:''' Hands in the air, fingers wiggling
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- *''' I disagree with where the consensus is heading:''' Arms crossed like an "X"	+ ''' Yes/Agree:''' Hands in the air, fingers wiggling + + ''' No/Disagree:''' Hands down, fingers wiggling + + ''' Block:''' Arms crossed like an "X" + This action will stop a proposal from being accepted unless retracted after further dialogue + *Used to indicate that a proposal violates a core principle or deeply held belief
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- - *''' Not feeling the consensus, but not a block:''' Hands down, fingers wiggling
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- *''' Speak Up:''' Finger pointing towards the sky	+ *''' Speak Up:''' Finger pointing towards the sky ("Point of information"?)
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- *''' Violating rules of assembly / Off Topic:''' Fingers formed into triangle over head	+ ''' Point of Process:''' Fingers formed into triangle over head + Violating rules of assembly / Off Topic + *A valued interruption

Hand Gestures

2011-10-12 04:30:09

Added comment about purpose of hand gestures and advantages over vocal methods

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- *''' I agree with the consensus:''' Hands in the air, fingers wiggling	+ Hand gestures are an efficient way to provide constant, non-interruptive feedback to the facilitator, speaker, or other group members. + + + *''' I agree with the consensus:''' Hands in the air, fingers wiggling

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2011-10-11 20:38:26

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- *''' Speed up your talking:''' Hands rotating over and under each other like a wheel	+ *'''Topic already mentioned/ come to the point/ Speed up your talking:''' Hands rotating over and under each other like a wheel

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2011-10-11 15:35:26

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	+ + * Direct Response to comment: Use two hands to make subtle pointing gestures at speaker (like someone pretending to fire guns like a cowboy)

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2011-10-05 07:07:25

The deleted photo and caption appeared to be a troll addition

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2011-10-05 07:06:41

the deletion was of what appeared to be a troll addiiton

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- * I agree with the consensus: Stick arms out and twirl around like a little girl

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2011-10-04 16:52:59

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- * My Favorite ..\|.. a.k.a.	+ * '''You piss me off''':

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2011-10-04 16:51:50

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2011-10-04 16:51:10

Upload of image mini_me.jpg.

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2011-10-04 16:50:44

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2011-10-04 16:47:29

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jrbaldwin — 2011-09-26 03:38:34

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jrbaldwin — 2011-09-26 03:25:00

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	+ ''' I agree with the consensus:''' Hands in the air, fingers wiggling + ''' I disagree with where the consensus is heading:''' Arms crossed like an "X" + Like salt, best used in moderation + ''' Not feeling the consensus, but not a block:''' Hands down, fingers wiggling + ''' Speed up your talking:''' Hands rotating over and under each other like a wheel + ''' Speak Up:''' Finger pointing towards the sky + *''' Violating rules of assembly / Off Topic:''' Fingers formed into triangle over head