Used in high-stress situations where immediate action is required; suggests danger or emergency.

Urgency Signaled

Implies a power imbalance, with the speaker asserting control over the listener.

Power Dynamics

Expresses an expectation for the listener to follow the command without resistance.

Invites audience members to willingly take part in an activity or discussion.

In a classroom or meeting, 'hands up' is a neutral, friendly request, not a command.

Used to visually quantify agreement or to count votes in a group setting.