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Gestures

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    A game about gestures around the world.
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  • What does this gesture mean?
    In England, turning a glass upside down can be seen as a desire to start a fight.
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  • What does this gesture mean?
    In Germany it means that you are counting (meaning "one") or you want to signal "the number one".
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  • What does this gesture mean?
    To wish someone good luck in Germany, you can press your thumb into your fist, instead of crossing your fingers.
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  • What does this gesture mean?
    Spreading your hand and thrusting it into someone's face means "I'm not listening" or "shut up" in the US.
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  • Is slurping okay?
    This is a no-no in Europe. However, in China, it's considered good table manners.
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  • This gesture means all of the answers EXCEPT? a) Money b) Harmony c) Everything OK d) Chef's kiss (perfection)
    b) Harmony
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  • Why do parents pat a child's head in the UK or USA? a) To punish them for doing something wrong. b) To stop the evil spirits coming out. c) To help them become smarter (cleverer). d) To say "good job!"
    d) To say "good job!"
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  • Where does this hand sign mean "your spouse is unfaithful"?
    In Spain
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  • What does this gesture mean?
    In North America, winking is a romantic gesture. In France, it means being complicit.
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  • In which country is it common to greet people like this? a) New Zealand b) Korea c) Spain d) Canada
    b) Korea
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  • In which country is someone likely to use this gesture to ask someone to come towards them?
    China
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  • In which country is it common to greet people like this?
    France
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