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Gestures to Avoid: The “OK” Sign

Touching the thumb and index finger to suggest a circle, with the other fingers on the hand fanned out, indicates that everything is okay in the United States.

In Brazil, Germany, and Russia, however, it indicates a very private orifice and is an insult.

In Japan, the sign indicates that you want change. Use this gesture if you want a cashier in a store to give your change in coins.

In France, it is an insult. It denotes the number zero or the concept of something being worthless. When placed over the nose, it means “drunk.”

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