PROMPTS FOR NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
* adjust as necessary, send 'reverse' for the reversal of the prompt
[ encourage ] sender supports receiver with pats on their shoulders and a big, encouraging smile
[ silence ] sender lays a finger over their lips, telling receiver to stay quiet
[ stop ] sender holds their palm out facing receiver, stopping them in their tracks
[ affectionate ] sender plays with receiver's hair
[ braid ] sender begins to braid receiver's hair
[ i love you ] sender signs I LOVE YOU to receiver
[ go away ] sender gives receiver's shoulder a shove, trying to make them walk away or go into another room
[ slam ] pent up with frustration, sender leaves receiver and slams the door behind them as they exit
[ knock ] sender is here to see receiver and knocks playfully on their door to indicate they've arrived
[ wipe ] seeing receiver cry, sender reaches out and wipes their tears away (with their fingers or with a tissue)
[ secret ] making sure no one sees, sender secretly takes receiver's hand under a table and laces their fingers
[ squeeze ] sender reassures receiver in a dangerous situation by squeezing their hand
[ sleepy kiss ] while receiver is sleeping (or pretending to be asleep), sender approaches them and places a soft kiss on their forehead
[ hospital ] receiver is in the hospital, and sender sits in a chair by their bedside all through the night and holds their hand
[ celebrate ] receiver accomplishes something amazing, so sender rushes into receiver's arms and jumps up and down, eager to celebrate their victory
[ food ] sender brings receiver their favorite dish to cheer them up
[ glass ] sender and receiver are separated by glass. sender draws a heart on the glass with their finger for receiver to see
[ rest ] sender lays their head on receiver's shoulder and falls asleep there
[ expect ] sender sticks out a hand, palm up, waiting for receiver to give them the item they want
[ pillow ] sender playfully tosses a pillow at receiver, starting a pillowfight
[ sob ] sender rushes into receiver's arms and breaks down in their embrace, hiding their tears in receiver's chest
[ offer ] sender is cooking for receiver and offers out a spoon for receiver to sample a taste
[ love note ] sender passes receiver a romantic note in secret
[ close the distance ] sender and receiver are seated together, and sender moves closer to snuggle with them
[ montage ] receiver tries on clothes, and sender either approves or disapproves of each outfit with a nod or a shake of their head
[ stare ] while receiver gazes out a window, sender comes up from behind and embraces them
[ dance ] sender approaches receiver and starts dancing with them, positioning their hands for them
[ paint ] while sender and receiver paint together, sender smears a little paint on receiver's face to make them laugh
[ funny ] sender makes an assortment of funny faces to try and make receiver laugh
[ flowers ] sender leaves a bouquet of flowers for receiver to find
[ catch ] sender catches receiver's eye across a room and winks at them
[ refuse ] sender is upset with receiver and pushes away from their hug
[ get out ] sender points at the door, demanding receiver leave
[ snuggle ] sender lays down beside receiver and curls up against their body, quickly falling asleep
[ smooch ] sender takes receiver's face in their hands and guides them in for a romantic kiss
[ fix ] sender approaches receiver and fixes a piece of clothing or jewelry on their person
[ reach ] sender desperately reaches out to receiver with both arms extended, pleading for a hug