Oops, it turns out that these 9 Hand Signs Are Considered Unfriendly Abroad!

When walking abroad, of course you will face a different culture, maybe with a different way of communication. One of them is the method of sign language or hand language.

Although it seems trivial, but this hand language turned out to have a meaning that might be uncomfortable in certain countries. Try to learn, what sign language will be confused if you use it abroad?

1. Putting a thumb on your teeth like when you're nervous

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In India, it turns out putting a thumb on this tooth is the same as praying for bad luck for your interlocutor and his family. Especially if while saying "Cutta".

2. Sign of peace

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If all this time we consider a sign of peace or a victory, then it is different from the assumption in some of these countries. Countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and some other countries, this "V" can mean a woman's genitals or yourself.

3. Call with one finger

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Sometimes, you might use one finger to call someone else. Especially when teasing your friends, you can pull it by holding out this one finger. Only in some circumstances, this is considered rude. However, in the Philippines, this means you think the other person is "dog".

4. Open arms

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In some countries like Greece, Japan, Korea, etc., this can mean harassment and animals. But if you wave and say hello or goodbye, it doesn't matter, how come!

5. Putting your hands on your chin like thinking

When thinking, sometimes you will put your hand on your chin. Sometimes, you can also rub your chin. But, in some countries such as France, cues like this can mean genitals or an insult and expulsion for someone.

6. Give thumbs up

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Usually, you will give a thumbs up if there are good events or other things that are pleasant and positive. However, it turns out this way of thumbs up is the same as holding a middle finger in Russia, Latin America, Greece, and several other countries.

7. Sign okay

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How often do you use an okay sign like making a circle with your thumb and forefinger? If in Indonesia this is considered normal and shows a positive spirit, it turns out the okay sign like this is empty, zero. In fact, in some countries such as Brazil and Germany are anus.

8. Metal signs

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In the past, this one sign was often used to symbolize metal music or people who had metal flow. However, there is a culture that assumes that this gesture states that you are accusing someone of cheating.

9. Fingercross or finger crossing

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If you usually say "Hope ... fingercrossed , deh!" Of course this term is an expression of hope. However, in Vietnam it is considered that you are describing a woman's genitals. Well, if you already know sign languages ​​that might make you have problems while abroad. You can be more watchful again. It's safer not to use any sign language, just use words. Not everyone thinks it's positive, so always be careful!