Hand gestures mean different things in different countries

Thumbs up gesture

Thumbs up gesture Source: SBS

A V-gesture used when taking photos may express the feelings of happiness or victory, but a reversed V-gesture (palms facing inward V-shaped gestures) has a rude meaning in some places. Many of the everyday hand gestures, such as OK or thumbs up, have different meanings in different countries and regions. Please listen to Lina's explanation.



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