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In reply to the discussion: I just had to explain to an Asian colleague & friend why he should avoid the OK sign. [View all]lunatica
(53,410 posts)12. OK, here's some internationally recognized language in most countries
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/12042658/ns/politics/t/scalias-italian-gesture-confused-obscenity/#.XaEkYspMGhA
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Its hand gestures used to insult. Note the fingers under the chin and the extended arm with the other hand on the biceps in the video.
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Its hand gestures used to insult. Note the fingers under the chin and the extended arm with the other hand on the biceps in the video.
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I just had to explain to an Asian colleague & friend why he should avoid the OK sign. [View all]
Xipe Totec
Oct 2019
OP
What is the Scalia salute. I apologize for asking, but my life can be pretty sheltered at times. nt
Blue_true
Oct 2019
#11
I knew a Korean guy. He told me a woman told him to speak English here but he didn't think it was
NCLefty
Oct 2019
#7
Wow. Nice ad hom! Disguising it in Spanish so no one will notice, eh? nt
Dr Hobbitstein
Oct 2019
#43
When in rural China several years ago people always wanted photos with the wife and I.
GulfCoast66
Oct 2019
#28