Gestures Around the World

obscene: 외설적인
…while in Brazil and other places, it’s considered obscene.

emphasize: 강조하다
wait a second: 잠깐 기다리다
In Italy, they might make this sign to emphasize a point, while in Jordan it can mean “Wait a second.”

flick: (손가락으로) 튕기다
And in Russia, they flick their throat.

universal: 전 세계적인, 일반적인
But even this isn’t universal.

tilt: 기울이다
And in South Asia, they have a third option which involves tilting the head from side to side.