4. The method of claim 1 , wherein translating the input to generate at least one translated gesture comprises translating the input gesture based on at least one translation gesture associated with the first avatar.
1. A method for translating gestures in a virtual world, comprising: receiving an input gesture to be made by a first avatar directed to a second avatar in the virtual world; displaying the input gesture on a first display; translating, using a processor, the input gesture based at least in part on one or more environmental, cultural or social factors to generate at least one translated gesture for display; and displaying the at least one translated gesture on a second display separate from the first display, wherein the at least one translated gesture is different than the input gesture.