Never use your thumb to hitch-hike in Nigeria; it could be hazardous to your health.
Under no circumstances should you indicate "OK" to a German using your thumb and forefinger to form a circle - that would be considered rude.
Thumbing your nose (raising your thumb to your nose and fanning your fingers) is a sign of mockery throughout most of the world.
In some parts of the world putting your hands on your hips is impolite. The thumbs-up sign is downright offensive in Iran and many Middle Eastern countries.
In Australia, it is considered rude to wink at a woman (unless you know her very well).
In Brazil, pulling down the lower lid of the right eye means that the listener doubts what you are saying.
In China, point with an open hand and beckon or signal with the hand facing palm down. To use a finger to point or beckon is rude.
In Hong Kong, only animals are beckoned with a finger. To signal someone to come to you, reach out, palm down and flutter your fingers.
In India, grasping your ear means either “honestly” or “I'm sorry.”
In Indonesia, hands on hips while talking means that you're angry and is impolite. Beckon with your palm down and your fingers moving in a swooping motion.
In Japan, it is unacceptable for two adults of the same sex to hold hands while walking together. A smile can mean happiness, anger, embarrassment, or sadness. It is an insult to point at someone with four fingers spread and thumb tucked in. When someone compliments you, respond by waving your hand back and forth in front of your face. Because it is considered impolite to show their teeth, women cover their mouths when they laugh. To make a promise, two people hook their pinky fingers together.
In Korea, it is rude to blow your nose in front of people. When talking to someone, keep your hands in full view. It is rude to keep your hands behind your back or in your pockets.
In Pakistan, it is not rude to stare at other people. It is impolite to show the soles of your feet or point a foot while sitting on the floor.
In Spain, snapping the thumb and first finger together a few times is a form of applause. If you think the person you are talking about is stingy, tap your left elbow with your right hand. If you've heard the story before, put your right hand behind your head and pull your left ear.
In Sri Lanka, moving your head from side to side means yes and nodding your head up and down means no!
In Taiwan, say no by extending your palm forward and waving your hand from side to side. It is impolite to use your feet for touching objects or people. Keep your feet off that chair!
In Thailand, people point to an object with their chins, not their hands.
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