General Assembly Guide

The General Assembly Guide

This convenient double sided tri-fold pamphlet is a good introduction to the NYC General Assembly and the occupation of Wall Street in Zuccotti Park a.k.a. Liberty Plaza. If you are coming to the next General Assembly, bring extras to hand out. Thank You!

General Assembly Guide PDF (http://ge NULL.tt/9LfzQO8?c)Click here to download the PDF. (http://ge NULL.tt/9LfzQO8?c)

Hand Gestures Guide

Agree Description: Hold your hands up, palm open, and fan your fingers back and forth.Meaning: You agree with the proposal or like what you are hearing.
Disagree Description: Hold your hand downward and fan your fingers back and forth.Meaning: You disagree with the proposal or dislike what you are hearing
neutral Description: Hold your hand flat and fan your fingers up and down.Meaning: You’re taking a neutral stance on the proposal.
clarifying question Description: Curl your hand and fingers into a letter-C shape.Meaning: You either have or need clarifying information.
point of information Description: Raise your index finger up.Meaning: You have information pertinent to the discussion (not for opinions).
Point of Process Description: Make a triangular shape with your hand by joining your index fingers and thumbs.Meaning: Telling the group the process by which discussions are held is not being followed.
Block Description: Cross your arms in front of your chest to form an X.Meaning: You have very strong moral or ethical reservations about the proposal and will consider leaving the group if it passes.

Gesture icons by Adrian Rocchio (http://www NULL.flickr NULL.com/photos/adriansimages/sets/72157627984183794/).

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