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The Hand Jive – Hand Gestures Infographic

Pimsleur Approach • October 24, 2011 • Language LearningComments (8)

Top 7 Common American Hand Gestures That Can Get You in Trouble Abroad

Nearly everyone all over the globe know that flashing the middle finger is meant as a huge insult to the recipient. However, many common hand gestures which are perfectly innocent in the US are in fact quite dangerous in other parts of the world!

Hand Gestures Infographic

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  2. MaryAnne says:

    The V-sign is only offensive if you are doing it with with your palm facing you and outer hand facing the other person. You can still order ’2′ things with the 2 fingers. And you do know that V for Victory was a WW2 British campaign, right? With quite a few pictures of Churchill doing just that, to boot. Also, people aren’t stupid enough to assume that, when ordering coffee in a cafe, for example, that you’re pleasantly telling them to f*** off.

  3. AfternoonDrinks.com says:

    Very informative and very necessary info. Quick and easy to read and just what travelers will remember.

    Thanks. I may put this on my site on

    Keep up the good work.

    Teresa

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  7. Marina says:

    “Thumbs up!” gesture in Russia is exactly what it is here in the U.S. – enthusiastic approval. The gesture may be accompanied by one or two short and energetic movements of the fist down and slight lowering of your chin. It is not and has never been something that would hurt the feelings of a Russian. It can be used in absolutely any life contexts from your toddler potty training to very adult situations.

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