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"Boring!" Sign
"Boring" Sign
Malaysia freely use this gesture to express strong boredom.
"Clever" Sign
"Clever"
If you notice a smooth operator at work, just point to the eye to acknowledge their cunning work.
"I don’t give a damn" Sign Languages
"I don’t give a damn"
This could be an offensive sign in other cultures, but in Malaysia, swiping the hand forward from under the chin just means “I don’t care.”
Fig Sign
Fig Sign Gesture Can Cause Offense in Some Countries
A hand gesture which involved a formation of a fist with the thumb tucked under the index finger is used by children when playing “Got Your Nose”. The fig sign gesture otherwise doesn't have much meaning to it, but you wouldn't want to use it other countries such as Turkey because it's means middle finger to that country.
Beckoning Gesture in Malaysia
Beckoning Gesture Can Cause Serious Offense in Some Countries, Photo: Symic, Flickr
Performing a curling finger motion with one’s index finger as a “come here” sign is perceived as derogatory in many South East Asian countries. This gesture is commonly used for dogs in the Philippines so when used for a person, you would be implying that you see them as something inferior. What’s worse, this gesture could get you arrested and to prevent you from using it again, the authorities could break your finger.
Rude hand gestures of the world
An illustrated guide to avoiding insulting the locals during your next foreign holiday. Telegraph Travel does not accept any reponsibility for violence, rioting or deportation that may result from attempts to mimic the following gestures.
Chin Flick
Meaning: Get lost
Used in: Belgium, France, Northern Italy, Tunisia
In France, this gesture is known as la barbe, or “the beard", the idea being that the gestures is flashing his masculinity in much the same way that a buck will brandish his horns or a cock his comb. Simply brush the hand under the chin in a forward flicking motion. While not as aggressive as flashing one’s actual genitalia, this gesture is legal and remains effective as a mildly insulting brush-off.
Note: In Italy, this gesture simply means “No.”
S.T.O.C.K V.I.D.E.O
LOOK DOWN (HAND GESTURE)
A simple training videos for those people who are enjoy using funny gestures to their friends ;)
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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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"Boring!" Sign
"Boring" Sign
Malaysia freely use this gesture to express strong boredom.
"Clever" Sign
"Clever"
If you notice a smooth operator at work, just point to the eye to acknowledge their cunning work.
"I don’t give a damn" Sign Languages
"I don’t give a damn"
This could be an offensive sign in other cultures, but in Malaysia, swiping the hand forward from under the chin just means “I don’t care.”
Fig Sign
Fig Sign Gesture Can Cause Offense in Some Countries
A hand gesture which involved a formation of a fist with the thumb tucked under the index finger is used by children when playing “Got Your Nose”. The fig sign gesture otherwise doesn't have much meaning to it, but you wouldn't want to use it other countries such as Turkey because it's means middle finger to that country.
Beckoning Gesture in Malaysia
Beckoning Gesture Can Cause Serious Offense in Some Countries, Photo: Symic, Flickr
Performing a curling finger motion with one’s index finger as a “come here” sign is perceived as derogatory in many South East Asian countries. This gesture is commonly used for dogs in the Philippines so when used for a person, you would be implying that you see them as something inferior. What’s worse, this gesture could get you arrested and to prevent you from using it again, the authorities could break your finger.
Rude hand gestures of the world
An illustrated guide to avoiding insulting the locals during your next foreign holiday. Telegraph Travel does not accept any reponsibility for violence, rioting or deportation that may result from attempts to mimic the following gestures.
Chin Flick
Meaning: Get lost
Used in: Belgium, France, Northern Italy, Tunisia
In France, this gesture is known as la barbe, or “the beard", the idea being that the gestures is flashing his masculinity in much the same way that a buck will brandish his horns or a cock his comb. Simply brush the hand under the chin in a forward flicking motion. While not as aggressive as flashing one’s actual genitalia, this gesture is legal and remains effective as a mildly insulting brush-off.
Note: In Italy, this gesture simply means “No.”
S.T.O.C.K V.I.D.E.O
LOOK DOWN (HAND GESTURE)
A simple training videos for those people who are enjoy using funny gestures to their friends ;)
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