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I think that the poses are a superset of bows, and that gestures modify poses. Most gestures can be used with most poses, but there are probably many esoteric rules governing the proper use of formal expressive gestures. ([[Autumn Rose]]'s servants in [[The Eighth Name]] are seen to be using expressive gestures as well.) | I think that the poses are a superset of bows, and that gestures modify poses. Most gestures can be used with most poses, but there are probably many esoteric rules governing the proper use of formal expressive gestures. ([[Autumn Rose]]'s servants in [[The Eighth Name]] are seen to be using expressive gestures as well.) | ||
Revision as of 23:39, 18 May 2011
Being a compilation of the poses and gestures that Xiao Fa has used. I think that the poses are a superset of bows, and that gestures modify poses. Most gestures can be used with most poses, but there are probably many esoteric rules governing the proper use of formal expressive gestures. (Autumn Rose's servants in The Eighth Name are seen to be using expressive gestures as well.)
- Pose of Apology
- Pose of Thanks
- gesture of a great gift received
- Pose of Greeting
- Pose of Waiting
- Pose Requesting You Bide a While
- Pose Asking Permission to Bide Here
- Pose of one indebted to another's Kindness
- pose of respect, from a lesser to a greater
- Pose of Leavetaking
- Pose of Query
- Pose of Humble Thanks for a Glimpse of Wisdom
- Pose of Regretful Acknowledgement of Ones Own Shortcomings
- Pose of Forgiveness Sought
- Gesture for Imprecise Speech
- Gesture for Time wasted
- Pose of Agreement
- Pose of Respect to a Master in your Trade
- Just So Pose
- Gesture of Regrettable Brashness
- Pose of He Who is Content With the State of That Situation At This Time
- Pose of He Who is Grateful to be Included in a Worthy Endeavor.
- Pose of Respect in the Presence of Worthiness
- Pose of Departure Followed by Swift Return
- Gesture that says I am Happy to Serve
- Gesture acknowledging a Peer
- Gesture Acknowledging a superior
- Gesture acknowledging a student
- Pose of the Wise Course Revealed
- gesture of Nothing More Need be Said
- gesture of intrusion between friends
- Pose of Interested Concern
- Pose of Sadness
- Pose of Unhappy News Received
- Pose of Invitation
- Gesture that Assures I will Not be Offended if You Decline
- Pose of The Lesson Offered
- Pose of The Teacher, Taught
- Pose of Begging Forbearance
- Gesture indicating "Without Rancor or Offense"
- Pose of Wisdom Dispensed
- gesture of understanding
- Will you sit with me gesture
- Bow of Assistance Offered (Selfless Path) - I think I know how to help you
- Bow of Succor Offered (Selfless Path) - I think I can heal you
- Pose of I Am at Your Disposal (Selfless Path) - I'm willing to help in a manner of your choosing
