Gesturing is one of the most common and oldest ways of communication. Even our ancestors resorted to primitive gestures to communicate and negotiate in everyday situations.
Nowadays, fortunately, the speech of most people is quite developed, and gestures perform a complementary function rather than a basic one.
However, it is important to understand that among the representatives of different national and ethnic cultures different individual characteristics can be spread. Consider the gestures we are familiar with, which in other countries can be perceived as an insult.
"Everything is OK"
This gesture is formed by connecting the pads of the index finger and thumb, as if forming a ring. Used in the context of "I'm fine."
But this is not his only meaning. The Frenchman will perceive the gesture "all okay" as a comparison with zero. In other words, if you show this to the Frenchman, he will think that you are telling him about his worthlessness.
In Venezuela and Brazil, this gesture is intended to indicate the hidden part of the body, and is also considered a homophobic insult in Turkey.
"Peace"
The gesture "Peace" in many cultures has a positive meaning. But do not forget the main rule: your hand should be turned with the palm of your hand towards the other person.
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If you show "Peace" in the UK or Australia with the back of your hand, the inhabitants of these countries will be terribly outraged. They have such a gesture causes associations with the female vagina, so according to their version you indicate to them a rather indecent direction.
In addition, the “World”, however paradoxical it may sound, also means disobedience of power in these countries. It was used in November 1990 by The Sun to encourage readers to scornfully welcome the President of the European Commission.
"Goat"
We have this gesture especially loved by rockers or rock fans. In other countries and cultures, it has several different meanings.
In countries with temperamental inhabitants, such as Italy, Spain, Brazil, it is better not to show a goat at all. For them, this means a direct indication that you are "instructed by the horns" - they are changing. Firstly, you will suffer for defamation of the other half of your interlocutor. And secondly, if you guess, and the spouse of your opponent really does not distinguish fidelity, anyway you will run into conflict first, and then there will be a showdown in a couple.
In northern countries, dealing with this gesture is no better: they might think that you are glorifying devils and demons with a “goat”.
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On the other hand, if you are visiting an area with a high population of Buddhists or Hindus, it would be interesting to ask them about the origin of the hand gesture in their respective religions. For example, in Hinduism, this gesture is used in classical Indian dances to depict a lion, while in Buddhism it is associated with the expulsion of demons. In some Mediterranean cultures, a “goat” can be used when you encounter unpleasant events or hear about them, because for them a “goat” is a sacred gesture that averts failure. About how we have superstitions from the category of "spit over his left shoulder" or knock on a tree."
Therefore, with this gesture you need to be extremely careful. Especially if you are not one hundred percent sure what a goat means in a particular country.
Class
When we want to tell someone that he has done an excellent job or looks cool, think twice before showing it with the help of our protruding thumb.
Yes, in most Slavic countries it means “class” and is often equated with the “all okay” gesture that you already saw in this article.
But if you find yourself somewhere in the Middle East, West Africa, South America, Greece, southern Italy (including Sardinia), Australia, the Philippines, or anywhere in the Muslim world, you'd better find another way to show your approval.
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Scientists believe that the reason for the negative attitude towards the gesture of "class" lies in the tradition of gladiatorial fights in ancient Rome. Crowds of spectators showed their thumbs up or down, voting to kill or pardon the losing fighter.
Kukish or Dulea
Kukish is considered an insulting gesture with us, which means that we will not give something to our interlocutor. In Turkey, Korea, Central America, Italy and any Mediterranean regions, it has an even more offensive meaning: an indication of the female genitalia.
In any case, this is an insult to the inhabitants of these countries. You will either be taken for a frankly vulgar person, or they will consider that in this way they sent their opponent to a known address.
