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At the Office

By: sample1, Views: 1941

[Site Feature] / Japan

Gestures you will encounter at an Office in Japan

Mozhet vipiem?

By: Europe, Views: 4972

Drink (alcohol) / Russian Federation

Flip your fingers under the chin

Banzai

By: Japan, Views: 5984

Cheers/shout / Japan

Raise both hands high in the air. Similar to: Hip Hip hurray Long live the Queen/King

Itchou-jime

By: Japan, Views: 1670

Closing ritual / Japan

Spread your hands to the side and made one big clap whihe saying Yo--"

Ohikae-Nasutte

By: Japan, Views: 3121

Hello / Japan

An Old way of greeting done by a certain social group in the Edo period. Ohikae-Nasutte. Lower your waist and show the palm of your right hand. (You are unarmed and showing respect) After this ritual he will give his name, place of birth and and a long speech on his upbringing.

One moment

By: Europe, Views: 1935

One moment / United Kingdom, England

Bring the index finger pointing up in front of you

Maru

By: Japan, Views: 1748

Yes / Japan

Make a circle with your arms above your head Exaggerated way of saying you are yes/correct.

é daqui

By: America, Views: 1562

Delicioius / Brazil

Gesture: Pulling the ear with you hand. A form of approval saying its "coming from here"(é daqui). Similar can be seen in Europe to praise good wine.

Deliciosa

By: America, Views: 1449

Delicioius / Brazil

Gesture: Kissing the tip of you fingers