LET'S LEARN ABOUT SOME POPULAR GESTURES IN DIFFERENT CULTURES

Thumbs Up (United States and Western Countries): In many Western countries, a thumbs-up gesture is a sign of approval or success.

V Sign (United Kingdom and Australia)

The V sign with the index and middle fingers, palm facing outward, is a gesture that typically signifies victory or peace.

Namaste (India)

Placing your palms together in a prayer-like position and bowing slightly is a common greeting in India. It signifies respect and is often accompanied by the word "Namaste."

Handshake (Western Countries)

The handshake is a common greeting in many Western countries, signifying trust and agreement.

Wai (Thailand)

Similar to the Namaste gesture, the Wai in Thailand is a sign of respect and is used when greeting others or showing gratitude.

A-okay (United States)

Forming a circle with the thumb and index finger and extending the other fingers is used to signify that something is excellent or perfect.

Raised Eyebrows (Various Cultures)

Raising the eyebrows can indicate surprise or interest in many cultures, even though its interpretation can vary.

Diagrama 1

Gestos populares y sus culturas/significados.

mindmap
  root((Gestures))
    Approval[Approval & success]
      Thumbs_up[Thumbs up — USA/Western]
      A_okay[A-okay — USA]
    Greetings[Greetings]
      Namaste[Namaste — India]
      Wai[Wai — Thailand]
      Handshake[Handshake — Western]
    Victory_peace[Victory/Peace]
      V_sign[V sign — UK/Australia]
    Reaction[Reaction]
      Raised_eyebrows[Raised eyebrows — surprise/interest]

Tablas

Glosario

• thumbs up: Pulgar arriba: signo de aprobación o éxito en muchas culturas occidentales.
• V sign: Signo en V con índice y medio (palma hacia afuera): victoria o paz.
• Namaste: Saludo indio con las palmas juntas e inclinación leve; significa respeto.
• handshake: Apretón de manos: saludo común en países occidentales que denota confianza y acuerdo.
• Wai: Gesto tailandés similar al Namaste; muestra respeto o gratitud al saludar.
• A-okay: Gesto de pulgar e índice formando un círculo: en EE. UU. indica que algo está excelente o perfecto.
• raised eyebrows: Cejas levantadas: indican sorpresa o interés en diversas culturas.

Fuentes

• Crédito de la ilustración del V Sign.
• Crédito de la ilustración del Namaste.
• Crédito de la ilustración del Handshake.
• Crédito de la ilustración del Wai.
• Crédito de la ilustración del A-okay.
• Crédito de la imagen de Raised Eyebrows.