Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Gestures you should not do while overseas

Because they could get you killed.

Things like making a thumbs up gesture in certain areas is equivalent to giving someone the finger:

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So we really should explain how some other gestures also can be mistranslated in other countries.

Giving unwanted massages is rude:

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As is publicly rubbing bald heads for sexual pleasure:

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Eating with your mouth open:

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Sitting with your legs far apart to demand admiration of your package:

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Pretending to be a leader while playing dress-up:

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Or maybe trying to run the press over while laughing:

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Even invading a sovereign country is considered the height of rudeness and can cause international repercussions... so select your elected officials well or there could be difficulties.

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