Nonverbal language includes not only gestures, which are part of the body language but also mimics, which are facial expressions. However basic this distinction is, here we are not going to observe facial expressions especially, but they will be illustrated and discussed in relation to each gesture. However, the group of dead gestures given here will exemplify only gestures related to power relations since this kind of gestures are still available today in movies. Dead gestures are gestures which have existed in ancient times and which are not used or understandable today. Like verbal language, the gesture has birth and death.
Every gesture is born based on a specific cultural background.
For example, China is a country with many nationalities. In the past centuries, 'Hanna' was conquered by other nationalities. In that peroid, the living custom of Chinese people was influenced by the ruling class. The following picture shows how to meet the emperor This gesture, called 'koutou', is complicated and has strict regulations. When women met the emperor, they should show pleasant feelings on their faces in order to please the emperor.