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Headings: 8 normal signs and gestures that can be offensive in the Middle East
8 normal signs and gestures that can be offensive in the Middle East
1. The Thumbs Up
2. Pointing with the index finger
3. Crossing legs
4. The Fig (Forming a fist with the thumb tucked under the index finger)
5.The Moutza (Open palm)
6. Greeting someone with your left hand
7. Checking your watch
8. The "OK"

Content: While exposure to foreigners have made many of these acceptable in most places, depending on where you visit, they can still carry the offensive meaning. Future travelers, take notes. 1. The Thumbs Up
While you might be thinking thumbs up shows approval, real life is not like Facebook. In parts of the Arab world, the gesture is considered highly offensive, its impact is equivalent to the middle-finger in the West. 2. Pointing with the index finger
Even if you don't mean anything negative by it, pointing at someone or something with only one finger is considered very rude and impolite in parts of the Middle East. Many people interpret it as if you're singling them out or making fun of them. 3. Crossing legs
Crossing your legs in parts of the Middle East, especially if you're sitting opposite from someone who is older than you, is considered a sign of disrespect.