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(#13) The Fig
In Turkey, Russia, and Indonesia, clenched your fist with your thumb between your first and second fingers means “screw you." Actually, that's putting it mildly.
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(#9) Corna
In the Baltics, Brazil, Colombia, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, this hand gesture means "Your wife is being unfaithful." -
(#17) Pepper Mill
In Southern Italy, this hand gesture means "You're crazy." As in, the person's addled brain is whirring as fast as the mill's blades. -
(#2) Idiota
In Brazil, putting your fist to your forehead is a simple and direct way of asking "Are you an idiot?" -
(#15) Thumbs Up
In Australia, the thumbs-up sign does not mean “That’s great” like it does in the States. Down under, it means “Up yours” or the painful-sounding “Sit on it.” -
(#19) Come Over
In the Philippines, using your hand to make a “Come here” gesture is one of the most offensive things you can do. In fact, this gesture is deemed so bad that you can actually get arrested for using it.
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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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