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Al-vi-da

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Bye / India

A word of Urdu language origin, used profoundly in the northern mountainous regions, ‘Alvida’ is a formal way of saying Good-bye, however, there many other acceptable ways of saying Bye in India based on the occasion or the region.

Dhanyabad

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Thank you / India

Join both hands and the back arched slightly or one hand over the left chest area and the back arched, while saying ‘Dhanyavaad’ Standard gestures used around the sub-continent. The language might vary regionally, the following has been reported in Hindi, the recognized national lan...

Bill Day Do

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check, please / India

Once you have the attention of the server, gesture a bill. Standard gestures used around the sub-continent. The language might vary regionally, the following has been reported in Hindi, the recognized national language of India.

Pae-saa

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money / India

Rubbing the thumb and Index finger twice or thrice. Standard gestures used around the sub-continent. The language might vary regionally, the following has been reported in Hindi, the recognized national language of India.

Good Luck

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Good luck / India

A positive facial expression and thumbs up. Standard gestures used around the sub-continent. The language might vary regionally, the following has been reported in Hindi, the recognized national language of India.

Bye

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Bye / Nigeria

• Other: Very common among Yoruba and Ibo people • Details: Should be addressed only at people you’re older than. Can be perceived as a mockery or insult if otherwise.

Hello

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Hello / Nigeria

A way of calling the attention of an aggressive lunatic that you want to help. Common among all tribes You should have an escape plan before trying it.

Disagree

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I disagree / Nigeria

Gesture: A way of showing disagreement with best friend. • Country: Nigeria • Other: Common among all tribes • Details: Should never be addressed at your elders or superiors like your boss.

It’s okay

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It's ok / Nigeria

Gesture: A way of calming someone you are afraid of. • Country: Nigeria/West Africa • Other: Mostly common among Hausa people from the north • Details: Make sure you express it on time when you see the need arise. Failure to do so may result in a violent act.