If you're traveling anytime soon, you'll want to pick up a copy of the Alba Durana 'World Gesture Guide' beforehand to educate yourself in body language. Created by a Spanish artist, this book attempts to bridge the gestural gaps between different societies and cultures by filling in the blanks with hand signals.
Tongues such as Italian carry enormous weight on the signs that accompany certain words, so the Alba Durana 'World Gesture Guide' can be quite useful for any European adventure. Complete with a fold-out poster and travel cards, this astute anthology combines common sign language expressions with cultural cues.
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