'Rude Hand Gestures of the World' Teaches Crude Expressions Without Words
Matt Ho — September 30, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: amazon & theawesomer
The one thing about traveling to an exotic country is that you never know when a certain gesture is incredibly inappropriate; so before you get beaten up in England for flipping the "V" sign with the back hand facing you, read Rude Hand Gestures of the World.
In every country, there's always an international equivalent to flipping the bird. For example, in some countries, inserting the thumb between the first two fingers implies a sexual connotation, where as somewhere else, it's an indication of luck. Thankfully, the Rude Hand Gestures of the World will make sure readers will never make the mistake of pulling an obscene gesture. The book features several photographs and subtle tips to make sure you're using the gestures correctly. Learn the ways or get mobbed by locals who won't care that you're a tourist.
In every country, there's always an international equivalent to flipping the bird. For example, in some countries, inserting the thumb between the first two fingers implies a sexual connotation, where as somewhere else, it's an indication of luck. Thankfully, the Rude Hand Gestures of the World will make sure readers will never make the mistake of pulling an obscene gesture. The book features several photographs and subtle tips to make sure you're using the gestures correctly. Learn the ways or get mobbed by locals who won't care that you're a tourist.
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