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: However, Japanese workers take pride in whatever they do and they are paid to do their job well. Therefore, to the Japanese, it is embarrassing to receive tips. It also makes the tip-giver look patronizing. Deferring to elders
If you are in South Korea and having dinner with people of different ages, it is important to defer to elders. You should not start eating unless the oldest or the person with the highest rank or status starts to eat. It is also impolite to get up from the table before the eldest in the group has done so. Refrain from gum chewing
It is all right to chew gum if you’re aboard the plane to ease the pain in your ears during takeoff. But if you are in Singapore, chewing gum is illegal. Spitting gum on the street will cause you to pay a fine of S$500. These are some of the most important reminders about body language and hand gestures when you are visiting Asia.