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Infographics: Offensive gestures

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Did you know that brushing your hand underneath your chin in a forward flicking motion signifies ‘get lost’ in Belgium, France and Tunisia?  Or that giving someone a thumbs up in Australia, Greece or the Middle East means something far different than job well done? In Finland, standing with your arms crossed is a sign of arrogance, while in India, it’s extremely offensive to show the sole of your foot or shoe to anyone. This infographic tells us about some of the offensive gestures.



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