Title: Mind Your Hand and Body Language When in Asia
Headings: Mind Your Hand and Body Language When in Asia
Mind Your Hand and Body Language When in Asia
Meanings of hand gestures vary
Pointing your fingers
Sticking out your pinky
The V sign
Hands inside your pocket
Handing your business card
Holding a person’s gaze
Exchanging handshakes
“Talk to the hand”
Curling your index finger
Thumbs up
Touching a person’s head
Be careful of your chopsticks
Using your hands when eating
Serving others
Blowing your nose
Use both hands
Crossing your fingers
Tipping
Deferring to elders
Refrain from gum chewing
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Content: In this country, curling your finger indicates death. Thumbs up
In many countries in the West and in some parts of Asia, giving the ”thumbs up” sign is an indication that you agree or approve something. But it is not the case in Bangladesh. In this country, this is used as an insult. Touching a person’s head
Many parts of Asia, such as Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and China, have large populations of Buddhists. For this religious sect, the head, being the highest body part, is sacred, while the feet are significantly dirty. When you are in these places, remember not to touch the head of someone as it is considered invasive. In the same manner, it is considered offensive to show the bottoms of your feet or point your feet at another person. Be careful of your chopsticks
It’s fun to eat with chopsticks if you’re in China, South Korea or Japan. However, do not make the mistake of sticking your chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice.