The mystery of why do cheerleaders shrug their shoulders before stunts has sparked some serious curiosity — and even a few jokes. Let’s take a closer look at why this gesture is more than just ...

The shrug is a "good example of a universal gesture that is used to show that a person doesn't know or doesn't understand what you are saying," they write. "It's a multiple gesture that has three ...

However, gestures can also amplify a question, such as pointing in a particular direction as you say 'Do you mean this way?' They can also convey a mood, such as a shrug of the shoulders to convey ...