Body language is often used to convey emotion. In heated arguments, for instance, a person might point the flat palm of a hand at the other person’s face, extending two fingers toward their eyes. In lighter arguments, one may point an index finger directly at the other person, a gesture normally considered to be rude. In some communities, the tongue is used to point at someone close by, especially when the pointer has ill feelings toward that person. When gossiping, women may point with the back of a closed fist to the person being discussed