Everyone in my life is widely uses gestures, which is an integral part of communication.Any words are always accompanied by facial expressions and actions: the hands, fingers and head.Different gestures in different countries, as well as speaking, unique and multifaceted treated.Only one sign of any bodily movement produced without any malice, can instantly destroy the delicate balance of understanding and trust.
tactile contact - one of the means of communication
Sign Language in the different countries of interest for many.The most active of his mastered French and Italians, who almost every word is accompanied by facial expressions, hand flapping, finger movements.The most common is in communication tactile contact (ie touch), which in some cultures simply unacceptable.For example, in England, touch is not accepted in principle, and the sides are trying to maintain a distance between the "arm's length".Only Cambridge acceptable handshake at the beginning and at the end of the training period.For the Germans the distance taken in England, is too small, so the resident of Germany, disengage from the interlocutor for another half step.Saudis communicate, virtually breathing each other's faces, while in Latin America it fix any tangential motion.
nod: the polarity of the value of the gesture
value of gestures in different countries is completely different.Those who are familiar to us meaning, on the other side of the world are treated quite the opposite.For example, in Russia and Europe in the affirmative nod of the head with the value of "yes" in India, Greece, Bulgaria represents a negation, and vice versa: the head turns from side to side in these countries is the assertion.By the way, in Japan, "no" is expressed by the palms swaying from side to side, the Neapolitans express disagreement vzdergivaniem head up and disapproving bulge lip, and in Malta it looks like his fingertips touch his chin when rotated forward brush.
sign language in different countries shrug interpreted, oddly enough, almost the same everywhere: the uncertainty and misunderstanding.
scroll through the index finger to his temple and the French, Russians express the stupidity of the interlocutor or certify the nonsense and absurdity uttered his mouth.In Spain the same gesture to indicate distrust of the speaker, and in the Netherlands, on the contrary, his wit.The Englishman interpret motion at the temple as "live your mind", in Italy it will indicate the location of a friendly companion.
Movement thumb
In America, the thumbs raised up, is used in an attempt to catch the cars climb.The second of its value known to all - "all right", "super", "cool!".In Greece, the rude gesture strongly recommends silence.Therefore, American, trying to catch the road Greece Passing cars will look pretty ridiculous.In Saudi Arabia, the gesture, accompanied by a rotational movement of the thumb is more insulting treatment and means "scram out of here."The Englishman and the Aussie will perceive the mark as an offense of a sexual nature, the Arabs, it is associated with a phallic symbol.Thumb in conjunction with other gestures denotes power and superiority.It is also used in situations where some authority is trying to show its own advantage over the others that are willing to simply crush the finger.Thus, gestures around the world are completely different meaning and may inadvertently offend the interlocutor.
wonder this finger treated the Italians: it is a point of reference.For the Russian and English, he will be the fifth, and the account begins with the index.
multifaceted meaning is clear to everyone, "okay»
Known worldwide mark formed by the thumb and forefinger in the shape of the number "zero", there are already more than 2500 years.Gesture "okay" in the various countries differ in their semantic decoding and has many meanings:
- «everything is fine", "okay" - in the United States and other countries;
- «Dummy", "zero" - in Germany and France;
- «money" - in Japan;
- «go to hell" - in Syria;
- «I'll kill you" - in Tunisia;
- fifth point - in Brazil;
- homosexuals - in the countries of the Mediterranean basin;
- a rude gesture - in Portugal.
In ancient times this sign was considered a symbol of love, depicting kissing lips.It also marked an eloquent speaker for the apt saying or thin aphorism.Then the gesture was forgotten and a new birth acquired in the 19th century in America, denoting the current "all good."The difference of gestures in different countries was the reason for what happened in Germany a precedent when one driver showed signs of "okay" from the window of his police car, which was driving past.Last offended and sued the offender.The judge, after studying different literature acquitted the driver.The motivation was the double meaning of the sign that is acceptable in Germany.A treat showed signs everyone is free on his own, since the value of gestures in different countries is unique.We must always remember this.
V - means "victory»
different gestures in different countries isolated by the world famous V-shaped mark, became popular during World War II, with the easy flow of Winston Churchill.At arm's length, turned to the back of the speaker, it means "victory".If the hand is different - a gesture carries offensive means "shut up."
little about indecent gestures
designation gestures in different countries is sometimes the opposite sense so that one can only wonder fancy people.Familiar to all from childhood times fig successfully used in ancient times.Japanese assent serve the client, use this gesture.For the Slavs, he acted as a talisman against evil forces, corruption and the evil eye.Modern folk medicine takes a combination of three fingers as in the old days, but still treats its sty.Although the general understanding of this gesture carries offensive.
signs beckon forefinger in Asia are seen as obscene gestures.In different countries, they are interpreted as a request to approach (approach).For Filipinos a humiliation, for which can be arrested, because this treatment is appropriate only in relation to the dog.
most recognizable and obscene gesture, existing since ancient times - a raised middle finger, which corresponds to a very indecent curse.This sign symbolizes the male sexual organ, and pressed neighboring fingers - scrotum.
crossed index and middle fingers indicate the female sex organs, but in the West are used as protection against the evil eye.
interesting gestures around the world, inviting the interlocutor to drink.In Russia it is known to all snap of the fingers on his throat, but the Frenchman to do is to scratch in the same place your thumb and forefinger.
Truly French gesture
same Frenchman (Mexican, Italian, Spanish), if you want to point out some refinement and sophistication, brings it to his lips joined the tips of three fingers and chin held high, sends a kiss.So he expresses admiration.Moreover, this sign for the inhabitants of these countries are so familiar as to Slavs nod.
Rubbing the index finger of the nose speaks of dubious and suspicious attitude towards the other party.In the Netherlands, this gesture will indicate drunkenness man in England - to privacy and secrecy.Spain is considered offensive in touch earlobe finger, it means "among us gay."In Lebanon, this phrase is interpreted by a simple scratching eyebrows.
In a sign of the enthusiasm of someone's idea of a German admiration raise eyebrows.The Englishman accept this gesture as a skeptical attitude towards him.But, banging his forehead, it will show a contentment, their own ingenuity.The same gesture representative of Holland, but with an extended index finger up, denotes contentment mind interlocutor.If the index finger pointing to the side, the dialogue partner, to put it mildly, dolt.
Hand gestures in different countries affect its interpretation.For example, in Russia exposed and rubbing against each other two index fingers stand for "good couple hit it off", in Japan the same gesture expresses undecidability negotiate with someone of the problem.
Warning signs
different gestures in different countries are very extravagant.For example, if passers in Tibet show the language, do not perceive the situation to the negative side.It only means: "I have nothing against you are not up to.Stay calm".
sign "Caution" in Italy and Spain expressed pulling the index finger of the left hand of the lower eyelid.If a resident of England decides to punish anyone, it will raise up two fingers joined together, and that would mean this intention.In America, it is a gesture apprehended differently - as the coherence between two people, their solidarity.
palm-shaped boats in Italy symbolizes the matter and call for explanation, Mexico - this offer to pay valuable information.
combination of the index finger and thumb forming the "horns", the Frenchman will be seen as a statement of his infidelity half, and for the Italians this gesture is considered a talisman against the evil eye, in Colombia - good luck.The sign "goat" is the international symbol of metalworkers.
zigzag movement of the index finger in India convict man uttered his lies.
interesting relationship of different cultures to the location of the hands.For example, in the Middle East, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Africa, and the left hand is considered dirty, so in any case it is impossible to reach anyone money, food, gifts, and eat.Precautions should be taken to the lowered hands in his trouser pockets.In Argentina, it is considered improper.In Japan, you can not tighten the belt on the public, as this may be perceived as the beginning of hara-kiri.
Welcome ethics
gesture of greeting in different countries also differ uniqueness.First of all, at a meeting called name.In Japan, the name is not used even when the informal meetings.You must be a ceremonious bow with folded hands on his chest.The deeper it is, the more respect is expressed guest.In Spain greeting, besides the usual handshake, often accompanied by violent expression of joy and hugs.
In Lapland, greeting each other, people rub noses.
Farewell from different cultures and different.The Italians, gave his hand, happy to slam a man's back, showing affection for him;in France the gesture represents a "get out of here and never do not come."
Gestures at farewell
In Latin America, people say goodbye, waving his hand clicker that Russia is perceived as an invitation to come.Europeans at parting raise his hand up and move his fingers.The inhabitants of the Andaman Islands in the farewell take up his hand leaving, bring it to his lips and gently blow on it.
now about gifts.In China, they decided to take both hands, otherwise it will be regarded as disrespect.It is desirable to expand a present when presenting his person and be sure to worship, thus expressing gratitude.You can not give a clock, symbolizing death, and the packaging in which the wrapped gift, should not be white.In Japan, by contrast, presents made to deploy at home, so as not to embarrass a man because of a possible modest offerings.
smile - the "convertible" gesture
Non-verbal communication (body language) is wordless exchange of information with the help of facial expressions or gestures and allows a person to express his thoughts effectively.Nonverbal gestures in different countries are characterized by dissimilar meaning.The only universal tool to be positioned to communicate the interlocutor is the smile is sincere and open.Therefore, using different gestures in different countries, it is always "take" on the road it is a magical tool.
