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THE EVIL EYE / CAMEL'S HEAD
Depending on the culture, this gesture is designed to curse or to ward-off a curse. Used as shown in the picture, it is inflicting an evil influence. However, if the arm is lowered and the fingers were pointed downwards it is more likely to mean that a curse has been deflected. To inflict a curse the hand is jabbed forward and aimed at the heart of the intended recipient. Very Italian in its use, its exact origins are unknown but it is a common and highly superstitious hand gesture in Naples where it should never be confused with the "You've been cuckolded" sign.
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Introduction
Hand gesture is the most popular in Malaysia that without many people noticed. Actually, almost every day Malaysia citizen used this sign in their life. In other hand, people called it as a Sign Language.
When visiting Malaysia, the visitor should understand the local customs and practices.
Although handshakes generally suffice for both men and women, some conservative Muslim ladies may acknowledge an introduction with a gentleman with a nod of her head and smile. A handshake is only to be reciprocated if the lady offers her hand first. The traditional Malay greeting of "salam" resembles a handshake with both hands but without the grasp. The man offers both hands, lightly touches his friend's outstretched hands, and then brings his hands to his chest to mean, " I greet you from my heart". The visitor should reciprocate the "salam". “Salam” is not practiced by the rest of the community though, so a normal handshake will do.
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THE EVIL EYE / CAMEL'S HEAD
Depending on the culture, this gesture is designed to curse or to ward-off a curse. Used as shown in the picture, it is inflicting an evil influence. However, if the arm is lowered and the fingers were pointed downwards it is more likely to mean that a curse has been deflected. To inflict a curse the hand is jabbed forward and aimed at the heart of the intended recipient. Very Italian in its use, its exact origins are unknown but it is a common and highly superstitious hand gesture in Naples where it should never be confused with the "You've been cuckolded" sign.
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