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Sign languages in different countries - Steven - 07-12-2008
Each country has its own sign language, and it's useful to know them when you go abroad.
For example:
It is better not to ask a Bulgarian to show you the road. As it is known, in Bulgaria the sign of showing "yes" with the head means "no". So he can confuse you totally, and you will take the contrary road for sure.
Re: Sign languages in different countries - Steven - 07-13-2008
Never show to an Egyptian your thumb as a sigh it's perfect
uper This is very improper for them. So your further fate is unknown :oO
Re: Sign languages in different countries - Benn - 07-15-2008
Never give the finger (show fig) to a Japanese. This is how prostitutes make the clients aware they are prostitues.
Re: Sign languages in different countries - M.Helen - 07-16-2008
If after a Dutchman discussed with you he knocked several times his head with the fingers, don't worry about that - he thinks you are smart! :roll:
Re: Sign languages in different countries - Faw_Peter - 07-17-2008
After a conference in Germany, the audience could begin knocking on the table with their fist. This would mean respect from the German intelligence's part.
Re: Sign languages in different countries - M.Helen - 07-18-2008
During the meal, a German might utter some loud and diverse sounds. There is no reason to think he doesn't respect you. It's just that the Germans are full of respect towards food and physiology as a whole.
Re: Sign languages in different countries - Benn - 07-20-2008
Never wave your hand to a Greek. He will decide you are swearing at him. Also, don't show your thumb to him, 'cause this means you're telling him to shut up.
Re: Sign languages in different countries - Faw_Peter - 07-21-2008
You should know that when getting acquainted with somebody in Japan, if they ask your name, you should tell your family name. The Japanese almost don't use names to call people
Re: Sign languages in different countries - Steven - 07-22-2008
In Tibet one could show you his tongue. This means "Don't worry, I have nothing against you".
Really!
Re: Sign languages in different countries - Terry - 07-25-2008
Steven Wrote:In Tibet one could show you his tongue. This means "Don't worry, I have nothing against you".
Really!
in Europe this will cost you expensive, taking into account the expenses for a good lawyer
In india, if one shows you two fingers, this means he considers you a liar.
Re: Sign languages in different countries - Benn - 07-27-2008
In Italy your interlocutor could start scratching in an inadequate manner. Don't worry - it is as a rule for Italinas.
Re: Sign languages in different countries - Steven - 07-28-2008
If a Japanese would like to have you for a few words, you will start waving away with his hands!
Re: Sign languages in different countries - M.Helen - 07-30-2008
The only universal mean of winning somebody's favour is the smile.It is used and understood correctly in any country of the world. This is the mose efficient mean in communication, and finally the best compliment we can make to our interlocutor.
Re: Sign languages in different countries - Faw_Peter - 07-31-2008
When Russians say goodbye, they usually wave hands not backwards-forward, but from left to right.
Re: Sign languages in different countries - M.Helen - 08-01-2008
Faw_Peter Wrote:When Russians say goodbye, they usually wave hands not backwards-forward, but from left to right.When Americans say goodbye, they just hold their palms horizontally, just raising it a little slightly, as if tapping somebody on the back.
Re: Sign languages in different countries - Terry - 08-06-2008
In some African countries, the pinkie and index fingers pointed downwards means a total lack of respect or even a sign (to the person it is shown) of worst enemy.
Re: Sign languages in different countries - M.Helen - 08-08-2008
In Europe and USA an upraised hand means "stop"; in Singapore and Malaysia, it means "hail" to draw somebody's attention, f.e. calling a waiter
Re: Sign languages in different countries - Nicholas - 08-16-2008
I'm not sure about this but a friend told me that showing to somebody your feet in Muslim countries means humiliation to that person. 8-)
Re: Sign languages in different countries - M.Helen - 08-16-2008
by showing your feet, you mean showing them naked or what?
Re: Sign languages in different countries - Nicholas - 08-17-2008
I meant the heel.
Re: Sign languages in different countries - Steven - 08-18-2008
I would take it as a humiliation even in my country! I think we need a Turk to answer this question, Hakan where are you???
Re: Sign languages in different countries - willyoumind - 08-20-2008
Never use your left hand to shake with the Indonesian/Malaysian, as they think it's rude and improper manner...
Re: Sign languages in different countries - M.Helen - 08-20-2008
really. That's interesting. I'm left-hander and many of my friends are left-handers, we then probably shouldn't visit Malaysia.
Re: Sign languages in different countries - Hakan G - 09-12-2008
There are no left handed people in Malaysia lol
Re: Sign languages in different countries - Laurentine - 12-19-2009
There is some WC signs in different countries. Maybe you know more