Shrugs: What This Universal Gesture Really Means
Shrugging one’s shoulders is a common non-verbal gesture that conveys a range of emotions and messages depending on the context in which it is used. Typically, a shoulder shrug is interpreted as a sign of uncertainty, indifference, or lack of knowledge. It involves raising both shoulders, often accompanied by upturned palms or an expressionless face, to indicate that a person does not have an answer to a question or does not care about the outcome.

