The Origins of Popular Hand Gestures Around the World
  • 1. What does the thumbs-up gesture commonly signify in many cultures?
A) Confusion
B) Disapproval
C) Indifference
D) Approval
  • 2. What does the gesture of crossing fingers typically signify?
A) Ill intent
B) Sadness
C) Wish for luck
D) Defiance
  • 3. What does the 'Namaste' gesture represent in India?
A) Indifference
B) Invitation
C) Anger
D) Respect and greeting
  • 4. In the Philippines, what does the gesture of extending the hand with the palm up mean?
A) Calling someone over
B) Stop
C) Goodbye
D) Thank you
  • 5. The 'shaka' sign is commonly associated with which culture?
A) Hawaiian
B) Japanese
C) Australian
D) American
  • 6. What does the gesture of making a fist and raising it signify in many protest movements?
A) Happiness
B) Solidarity
C) Fear
D) Sadness
  • 7. What does the gesture of beckoning with one finger typically mean?
A) Go away
B) Come here
C) Help me
D) Look at this
  • 8. The gesture of a hand raised with the palm open is often used to mean:
A) Help me
B) Come here
C) Stop
D) Go
  • 9. What does the 'cut it out' hand gesture typically imply?
A) Sadness
B) Continue
C) Happy gesture
D) Stop that
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