One thought is to have an emote style, so that common words won't be mistaken. For example, "nod_" with the underbar causes the emote. That would make remembering easy as well.
@emote 1 - *hip_*
@emote 2 - *nod_*
@emote 3 - *pray_*
@emote 4 - *worship_*
@emote 5 - *peer_*
@emote 6 - *stand_*
@emote 7 - *sit_* (old style)
@emote 8 - *nodding_* (but on repeat?)
@emote 9 - *beg_*
@emote 10 - *knock_*
@emote 11 - *laugh_*
@emote 12 - *trap_*
@emote 13 - *unlock_*
@emote 14 - *tired_*
@emote 15 - *dizzy_*
@emote 16 - *fall_forward_*
@emote 17 - *fall_back_*
@emote 18 - *cast_* (globe-like motion)
@emote 19 - *invoke_* (hands point to heavens)
@emote 20 - *spasm_*
@emote 21 - *pipe_*
@emote 22 - *strum_*
@emote 23 - *drink_*
@emote 24 - *handshake_*
@emote 25 - *pushup_*
@emote 26 - *dance_*
@emote 27 - *hide_hands_* (don't like this but tried to keep it short)
@emote 28 - *sits2_* (new style)
@emote 29 - *shove_*
@emote 30 - *feed_*
@emote 31 - *point_*
@emote 32 - *pose_*
@emote 33 - *cower_*
@emote 34 - *cross_arms_*
@emote 35 - *sleep_l_* (facing left, designed for beds)
@emote 36 - *sleep_r_* (facing right, designed for beds)
@emote 37 - *crouch_*
@emote 38 - *chained_*
@emote 39 - *chop_*
@emote 40 - *nap_* (floor level)
@emote 41 - *mount_* (horse not included)