One of the most common human gestures, the pointing finger, appears frequently in Old Master paintings as a guiding cue.

When Donald Trump takes the stage at a campaign rally, his words are only part of the performance. His hands are in constant motion, slicing through the air, jabbing at the crowd, or curling inward ...

Editor: I watched the young man run out and hug his teammate at home plate. The small boy stood there, bat in hand, shoulders slumped in disappointment. His lips trembled. Parents from our bench were ...

It is not rude to point at things, but it’s rude to point at people. Or at least sometimes — it really depends on where you live. Why is it rude to point? If you grew up in the United States, you were ...