I am researching communication differences and was wondering what different guestures mean in different countries. Do you know any that are not guestures from the US?
2007-09-09 08:10:58 · 8 answers · asked by ? 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
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2007-09-09 08:17:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Hindu Religion there ar about 108 KARA NYAASAM (hand gestures) also called Mudra Vigjnaanam---it is silent communication through hand gestures, invented and standardised 1000s of years before the Modern Hand Gestures are used all over the world by deaf and dumb.I collected information on all these Mudras.In Indian Classical dances-Bhratham-Kathkkali-Kucchipudi,Kathak,Manipuri these Mudras(hand gestures) are used.--In South India while consecrating new Idols in Hindu Temples and routine Temple rituals these Mudras are used.--Kerala(India) Namboodris are Top experts in Mudra Vigjnaanam(Mudra Knowledge)-- I know a few Mudras -like Praana, Apaana, Vyaana,Chin, Avaahani, Sthaapani, Avakunditha,Thaala,Viparyaasa Nyaasa,Karan Nyaasam,Angannyaasam etc.
P.S:-Kucchipudi,Kathak,Manipuri are missing in the main post
2007-09-09 08:42:56 · answer #2 · answered by ssrvj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a "V" that means peace. We have a middle finger geature that everyone knows the meaning of. It is a universal language.
2007-09-09 08:14:22 · answer #3 · answered by Just Bein' Me 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well... I know that when you stick you thumb between your middle and index finger that means something rude (not as rude as the middle finger in US) in Russia.
And Just Me, it isn't universal. The middle finger doesn't meen anything in Russia.
2007-09-09 08:14:51 · answer #4 · answered by Michael 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
burping is a compliment in china.(cause it means the food was good)
the pinky is equivalent to the middle finger in china
2007-09-09 08:16:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
in parts of india, putting both hands together (palms touching)
and bow slightly, it is a gesture for "how are you", but more respectful.
2007-09-09 08:14:10 · answer #6 · answered by Oblivion44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You, just want to know about ugly stuff everywere DONT YOU!!!!
like blipping the fird??????
2007-09-09 08:15:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is nun
2007-09-09 08:13:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋