Sentences with phrase «surprised by the gesture»

In controlled tests, researchers discovered that when waiters gave customers a small gift (such as a mint), tipping was on average 23 % higher for customers who were surprised by the gesture (source).

Lauren Livingston, of Syracuse, an at - large delegate for Sanders from New York, said she was surprised by the gesture from a person that some of her colleagues view as an enemy.

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Along with the members of the congregation, God enjoys the process by which the gift of word or gesture returns at the next Eucharist, with surprises and discoveries and insights attached to it.

Although the striker's form at the club shouldn't make the news of his departure come as a surprise, Calleri couldn't disguise his outrage as he took to Instagram to post a selfie of himself depicting an offensive gesture by flashing his middle finger with a concealed message addressed to his critics.

Since no one knows what influenced the «Father Christmas» gesture of Boko Haram leaders in releasing the girls which even took a section of the military by surprise, it is purely exceptional intelligence operations.

Do not be surprised to see many, many similar gestures by Republicans over the next 11 days.

I like to feel spoiled by my man or woman, with romantic gestures like flowers, sex toys, and anything that would surprise a lady.

Do make spontaneous romantic gestures — Show your partner that you care by surprising them with breakfast in bed or running them a bath after a long day at the beach.

But it should also come as not much of a surprise, sadly, that the filmmaker's latest is pockmarked by a lot of the same conservative dramatic conventions and broad political emotional gestures that have marred much of his work over the years, but particularly his recent output.

Spontaneous surprises and thoughtful gestures will create memorable moments for guests whether they stay for a week or just come by for a meal.

However, the controversy will come as a surprise even for fans of the Center, with its preference for spare, formal gestures by established artists.

But despite the rules, Omid discovered a warm and pleasant people: «While communication was nearly impossible due to language barriers, this didn't keep me from seeking visual or gesticulative contact with people on the streets in form of a simple smile, a nod, and the waiving of a hand — gestures that were almost always reciprocated with a surprised smile, a kind and respectful nod, or a shy wave followed by looking or walking away.

Utilizing tape and acrylics, Charles paints automatically with no plan, «each painting is an opportunity to surprise myself; I'm biased by what I like (history) and liberated through risk (gesture).

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