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(#12) Little Finger Wag
In England and want to tell someone you think they have a small penis? It's as easy as wagging your pinkie finger at them. -
(#16) Hand Shakes
In Russia, shaking hands, or doing pretty much anything else, over a threshold is considered extremely unlucky. -
(#1) Chin Flick
This gesture is mostly used in Belgium, France, Northern Italy, and Tunisia and it means "Get lost" or even simply "No" depending on just where and how you use it.
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(#4) The V Sign
Don't go around flashing the peace sign in England, where the V sign is a quick way to tell someone to f*** off. -
(#20) Forearm Jerk
This gesture will not endear you to anyone in most parts of southern Europe or Brazil. It’s commonly used by soccer fans as a more vitriolic f*** you to the opposing team. -
(#6) Write-off
In Greece, this gesture means "I'm ignoring you" and is often accompanied by the odd declaration "I write it on my testicles" though you don't need testicles to do the write-off gesture.
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In interpersonal communication, not only oral vocabulary but also body language can convey different meanings. Especially when language is useless, gestures are important. People should learn some about hand gestures of various places to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings or conflicts. Many hand gestures that seem harmless or commendable in one country may be considered extremely insulting or even indecent in another country.
Different cultures make even identical gestures that have different meanings. You might think that keeping your hands in the pockets can solve all problems, but this posture is considered an offense in countries such as France, Japan, and Sweden. Here the random tool shows 20 offensive hand gestures around the world.
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