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What does the goat gesture mean? January 14th, 2017

Anyone who has ever attended a rock concert has seen in the hall dozens of hands raised in a gesture called a "goat". Interestingly, this gesture resembles the shape of the Latin letter U, which can mean unity, that is, unification, like a gesture similar to V means victory - Victory. And this means that the "goat" is, first of all, a sign of union, unity. The man “throwing the goat” seems to say: “I am mine here! I'm with you!".

There is also another version: there is an opinion that the three-finger goat (forefinger, little finger, thumb) is part of the phrase "I love you" in the language for the deaf and dumb. In this way, at concerts, fans express their love for music. By the way, in the Russian language of the deaf and dumb, this gesture denotes the letter "Y" ...

Ronnie James Dio, playing with Black Sabbath in the early 80s, was the first to bring this gesture to rock culture. Dio himself said that his grandmother taught him this gesture as a child.

Here's what he said about this:

“I’m hardly the first person to fold my fingers like this. It's like reinventing the wheel. But you can probably say that I brought it into fashion. It was a symbol that reflected everything related to our group. There is nothing "devilish" about him, as some say. My Italian grandmother used to say that it scares away the "evil eye." Just a symbol, but it has a magical meaning, and I think it went well with BlackSabbath. Now it is used by everyone, and it seems to have lost its original meaning, ”- said Dio in an interview.

Other candidates for the "father" of the rock goat are Ricci Blackmore, Jimi Hendrix and George Clinton.

But what did the goat gesture mean before it became firmly established in rock culture?

Ronnie James Dio

"Rock Goat" is not just a sign of unification, it is also a sacred symbol. In palmistry, the index finger is associated with Jupiter, and the little finger is associated with Mercury. Jupiter in Greek mythology is the supreme deity, the god of the sky, lightning and thunder, and Mercury is the god of trade, theft, and he also escorts the souls of the dead to the underworld. Thus, with a similar gesture, people asked Jupiter for protection, and from Mercury - help so that the soul of the enemy safely reached the kingdom of the dead.

In the Middle Ages, there was a rumor that devils and witches greet in this way, and this gesture became forbidden, like the likeness of the devil's horns.

We also see the mention of the "goat" in Bram Stoker's "Dracula": "... in the crowd at the hotel door, everyone crossed themselves and pointed two fingers outstretched at me.
It was not without difficulty that I obtained from one of my companions an explanation of what all this meant; ... he said that the gesture serves as a kind of amulet and protection from the evil eye. "

Also “Goat”, also known as “corn”, “horns”, “rasping” - the gesture resembles the head of a horned animal in shape. In a number of European countries, the two-finger gesture was used by superstitious people to protect against the evil eye and witches, as an analogue of spitting over the shoulder

The "raspaltsovka" was used by the new Russians as a sign of their own superiority. "Goat" is a common gesture of threat among the blatars of the "classical period" - from the beginning of the 30s to the 70s. Borrowed from tramps and street children of the 20s, accompanied by traditional threats - I will squeeze out the shnifts! or ram chichi! (that is, gouge out my eyes).
Since the mid-80s, in the prison environment, the so-called old vagabonds, the right boys, etc., that is, the representatives of the true Shpane brotherhood have developed a negative and ironic attitude towards folding (as the "thug goat" is called in another way). This is considered "bad form", a sign of "buzzing", fat-headed, urla (dull youth). The self-respecting prisoners laughed and mocked those who spread their fingers with a fan.

After "perestroika", from the beginning of the 90s, bandits, rocket men (racketeers) adopted the gesture of the blatars. Among the representatives of the new criminal wave, there were almost no people with prison-camp experience, young people predominated, aggressive, energetic, but blunt and, as the right guys say (that is, criminals who follow thieves' laws and traditions), without concepts. These criminals of the new formation adopted some of the external attributes of the blatars, and above all - the folding. So, at present, the expression of fingers in a fan is most often associated with representatives of the gangster world (as opposed to the thieves' world), with those who are usually called bulls. In places of deprivation of freedom of expression, fingers fanning, fingers bending (see), folding serve as a mocking, negative characteristic of a person who seeks to imitate negatively-minded convicts, to achieve external resemblance to them.

And in Italy "goat" is a gesture related to the region will take. For example, having met a hearse on the way, you must certainly make a "rock goat", otherwise trouble cannot be avoided. And "goat" with raised fingers in Italy means a terrible insult, which is much more offensive than a raised middle finger. Therefore, in Italy, the "goat" should be handled with the utmost care. "

Even in ancient times, the "goat" was used with very serious intentions, killing two birds with one stone - protecting themselves and sending a curse on their enemies. In modern palmistry, the fingers necessary for the "goat" - the index and little fingers - are under the jurisdiction of Jupiter and Mercury, respectively. The first was known in Roman mythology as the supreme god (the same as the Greek Zeus), the second was considered a guide to the world of the Dead. Thus, the ancients, making a "goat", simultaneously turned to two gods, one asking for protection, and the other - the death of an enemy. By the way, when the Egyptian pharaohs were sent to another world, special figures with fingers folded into the same "goat" were installed inside their tombs for protection, thereby protecting the tombs from the encroachments of the curious and mercenary, for the "offenders" were in for a curse

It was the second, damning, meaning of "goat" that gradually became better known. Much has been said about this gesture at different times, especially in the Middle Ages. They saw the horns of the devil in the "goat", then three sixes - a devilish number. It was believed that this is how the witches greeted each other

All the same "goat" became the Symbol of the Ancients (it must be understood, spirits), which, according to the Arabic book on black magic, the Necronomicon, could summon these same Ancients if necessary. Some even now believe that this gesture is unnatural and displeasing to God and, therefore, showing it is blasphemy. Many fans admit that at a concert you can meet a "goat" not every song, but the most difficult songs

By the way, it is interesting that the "goat" in its shape resembles the mudra (magic gesture in the form of a certain position of the fingers) of Energy. The difference is that the middle and ring fingers in the Energy mudra touch the thumb with their tips, and not just pressed. In the east (and not only), treatment with the help of such gestures is widely practiced. Moreover, the name of many mudras goes back not so much to religion as to Eastern mythology.

In general, no matter from which side you look, "goat" is a typically pagan sign

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Yokamon! Good afternoon, dear readers, today I decided to touch on a very interesting topic on my blog. Let's talk about what the gesture “Thumb and little finger protruding in different sides". Do you believe in the existence of sign language? How often do the movements of the hands and the formation of some shapes replace the usual vocabulary? Do you know what the thumb and pinky gesture means and when is it appropriate to use it?

Do you know that this gesture is not worth doing in the Caribbean? Read on, all the fun will follow.

One gesture across many continents

This strange gesture, called "Shaka", is often used by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and grappling wrestlers.

The gesture, when the thumb and little finger are protruding, and the rest are pressed to the palm, can be seen not only among wrestlers, and people from the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Today it is often used by ordinary people, and on different continents it can be deciphered and understood in different ways. For example,

• if we take the American system of gestures as a basis, this means the letter U,
• in China - number 6,
• and in our country, this gesture symbolizes a phone call, if a person puts his thumb to his ear,
• or an offer to take drugs if applied to the lips,
• if the hands are at the level of the abdomen, the interlocutor offers you alcohol.

According to many sources, this sign is most often used when greeting, together with it, basically, they pronounce the words "Shaka, brah!". The inhabitants of the islands, as if asking a person to relax, take their time and remember that life is beautiful and everything will always be fine. In Hawaii, this gesture is used by everyone: athletes and even politicians. Besides greeting, "Shaka" is also used to express your gratitude and if you want to say goodbye.

By the way, the "Shaka" gesture is used in the movie "The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi". The picture was filmed this year. If you experience the heroism of an American soldier without criticism and can watch Hollywood show the East in films, I see no reason why you will not like Michael Bay's new film.

Putting aside the electronic world, the director shot the project much better with identical pomp, and it must be admitted that he did it very well. If there is nothing in the evening, watch this movie and write in the comments what this gesture meant in the last minutes.

Where did the gesture come from

After viewing the picture, I became curious, how did this sign end up in everyday life? Who started showing it first? Why not use the index finger instead of the little finger. According to the first two versions that I managed to find, "Shaku" is associated with an ordinary guy Kalil Haman who worked in Hawaii in the last century.

One day an accident happened to him, as a result he lost all the fingers on his hand except the thumb and little finger. Many believe that the guy always greeted with his right hand, and people saw only two fingers. This gesture was liked by the local guys, who began to greet in the same way. A few years later, the gesture spread throughout the island, by the way, almost all local residents are sure that this version is the most true.

Second version

the gesture became popular after Haman got a job guarding trains carrying sugar. An accident happened to him at a previous job. He had to inspect the trains and drop the children, who were constantly trying to ride them. After the inspection, the guy raised his hand up, thereby showing the driver that he could move on and everything was in order.

Another version of "Shaki" is associated with

According to legend, a shark attacked a surfer, but he managed to escape, while he lost three of his fingers. The guy never stopped surfing and greeted his friends with his right hand, using this very gesture.

There are sources where it is written that "Shaka" was used by labor immigrants as an offer after a hard day's work to drink a glass of beer or something stronger.

I wonder how meaningful a simple sign can be, for sure, many do not even think about what they show when they just randomly cross two fingers. After reading the forums, I realized that our people perceive Shaku differently.

What does protruding thumb and pinky mean?

1. I'm a rocker
2. Goat, gore, gore.
3. Sexual act. By the way, that is why I wrote earlier that it is better not to show it in the Caribbean if you do not mean intimacy. If you pointed to a girl with your little finger, while the thumb will be protruding, she may take this as an insult and file you with the police for harassment.
4. Hard bass dance.
5. Nike trademark.
6. Relax, take it easy.
7. The mercenaries mean "Jumbo" - in other words, this is their Code.

Do you know what this or other gestures mean? Well, for example, a gesture of two fingers in the form of the letter B? Or, for example, what does the tongue gesture mean between two fingers? Share your assumptions in the comments.

Two-finger gesture in the form of the letter B

From historical articles it became known that during the Hundred Years Wars, the French cut off a pair of fingers, which they used to draw the bow. And those who had all their fingers in place, teased their enemies, showed "V".

Even today, this gesture is prohibited in France. And it is also not recognized by almost all of Europe and England. For example, approximately 7 years ago, Barry Ferguson and Alan McGregor were expelled from their soccer teams for showing V.

The second meaning of this sign is "Victory". It was used during the Second World War by Winston Churchill himself. He made the "V" sign popular and in his understanding it meant victory, but in this case, the palm had to be turned with the back side to the audience. Many countries perceive this mark as a simple demonstration of the number "2".

Goat gesture

In Russia, this gesture is called "horns", "rasping" or "corn" and everyone interprets it in their own way. In Central Europe in medieval times, it was used to protect against the evil eye (as if you had collected a gun in your pocket). You can find references to this sign in many books, it is even painted in paintings. The frontman of the Black Sabbath band made this gesture the most important in his life: now at a concert of various musical genres, he shows "Horns" as an endorsement to the group. But, there is no need to show this gesture to an Italian man or woman. In this country, it means one who has been instructed. So try not to show Heavy Metal in this country.

Do I use gestures when chatting with friends? Probably more often not than yes. We are all different, and everyone has their own perception of the world, I can offend someone, to someone, on the contrary, I will flirt, although I was not even going to do it. It's better to use words instead of gestures. But I am sure that at the Korn concert the “Shaka” or “Goat” gesture will be more than appropriate.

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Most of the communication a person uses gestures with the fingers of his hands. Using finger gestures, you can express your attitude to a situation or a person - this is the emotional part of the message. Fingers can be used as an informative part of the message, using to express the number and size of the described objects. Finger movements are especially often used when the other person cannot hear the interlocutor. For deaf and dumb people, there is a special dactyl alphabet, when each gesture corresponds to the letters of the alphabet. Knowing the decoding of some common finger gestures, you will be able to more fully understand the interlocutor and even notice flattery, deception, joy, and so on. By understanding the meanings of hand gestures, you will not be misunderstood by another person.

Consider a few common finger gestures:
- thumb up and down gesture
- index finger gesture
- middle finger gesture
- two-finger gesture or "V"
- three fingers gesture
- "goat" gesture and tongue between fingers
- thumb and pinky gesture or shaka gesture
- ok gesture or ring fingers
- interlocking fingers
- rubbing the tips of others with your thumb
- interlocking fingers gesture
- closed thumb and forefinger gesture
- connected fingertips
- gesture of humility on icons
- Russian alphabet in sign language

Thumb up and down gesture

The thumb gesture most often means a person's attitude to what is said or done. If the thumb is raised up, then this gesture can be deciphered: "Super!", "Oh, I approve!", "Cool idea!" And the finger down, the reverse side of the situation: "I am not happy with you", "I am unpleasant", "Fu", etc. However, the thumb gesture is also used for other purposes. So, for example, if you want to stop traffic on the road, you can show your thumb. The driver will decode it as a vote and a desire for a long trip, hitchhiking. A thumbs up sharply, an Australian or Englishman will understand as a sexual insult. But in Greece, this quick gesture means: "Fuck you!". And the Arabs associate the raised thumb with a phallic symbol.
When counting, the thumb is used in different ways: Italians consider the thumb to be a unit, while Australians, British, Russians and others use the index finger for the unit, and the thumb will be the fifth.
The thumb can be used in different provisions body and denote power and superiority.

Supremacy and power gestures are used by confident people. Throwing up the chin, showing thumbs, throwing hands behind the head - all this speaks of the superiority of a person. Sometimes people do not notice these gestures, but if you learn to recognize them, then you can easily neutralize the interlocutor.

A confident person folds his hands into a "spire", connecting the tips of his fingers. He is confident in what he says and in what he does. To indicate his power and superiority, a person uses the index finger. This is especially evident when he threatens and points to the interlocutor. The use of the turned palm downward indicates an order, when an open palm upward indicates a request. You can often see a person who impulsively says something, while sharply moving his palm turned down. This gesture can be recognized as edict, discontent and superiority.

Superiority and dominance can be shown by shaking hands. If the interlocutor, welcoming you, wraps his other hand around his wrist or covers his hand on the other side, then he wants to show his dominance over you. Aggressive and dominant people have a strong handshake. The role of the owner and initiator is assumed by a person who gives his hand down with his palm, on the contrary, the person refuses to be the main one in this situation. Similarly, if the hand is extended far from oneself - the initiator and the owner, and close to oneself - the refusal of domination.
To neutralize the dominant person when shaking hands, get close to him and take a position on the left, shake vigorously with the outstretched hand, while translating it into an upright position. Another way to use your second hand is to place it over your partner's hand, wrap around your wrist, elbow, or shoulder. If you want to keep your distance and not violate your "personal space", serve a straight hand and lightly shake your partner's fingers.

It is common for high-status people to lay their hands behind their backs, grabbing one hand with the other. Walking with his hands behind his back, and even throwing the collection up, a person demonstrates his importance and power. This posture is typical of police officers, senior officers, directors, and just a person holding a high position. In this position, the chest, stomach, heart and other parts of the body remain open, so a person demonstrates his fearlessness. Try in moments of stress and tension, for example, during a talk, placing your hands behind your back, clasping your hands. In this position, you will immediately feel confident and relaxed. This gesture should not be confused with gripping the wrist, elbow, and forearm, which signify tension and discomfort. In this case: the higher the seizure, the greater the irritation.

People who smoke can demonstrate their superiority and dominance with cigarettes and cigars. This is due to the release of smoke. Smoke blowing upwards or through the nostrils speaks of a confident and positive person. The faster he exhales the smoke, the more he feels his superiority. Cigars are also used to demonstrate superiority as they are expensive and long.
Hands behind the head

If a person puts his hands behind his head, then this is a sign of clear superiority. Directors, accountants, lawyers, managers, managers like to take this position. The pose is enhanced by throwing the leg on the knee and speaks of some kind of aggression. The hand gesture behind the head speaks for the person: “I know everything and am not afraid of anything!”, “Everything is under control!”. This gesture is typical of arrogant know-it-alls, so it is repulsive.
There are several ways to get the interlocutor out of this pose:
- bend forward, unfold your palms and say: “you might understand this issue, you could express your opinion”, bend back, leaving your palms open, wait for an answer;
- show something to the interlocutor so that he turns or stands up;
- give him something in his hands for viewing or ask him to give something;
- Another method that can be used in case of equality is to copy the pose with your hands behind your head. This will demonstrate equality and consent.
Thumb manipulation is a gesture of superiority

Thumb manipulation is also referred to as a superior gesture. In non-verbal use, thumbs show superiority, dominance, and even aggressiveness.
Thumb gestures can use:
- a caring man in front of his chosen one;
- confident managers in front of subordinates;
- a person dressed expensively and prestigiously can emphasize his confidence and authority;
- to highlight new clothes.
To show the thumbs, use the pockets, hiding all the rest in it. Similarly, you can hide your fingers behind the lapels of a jacket or jacket, bend your fingers into a fist, or hide them under your armpits. If at the same time a person steps from heel to toe, then it creates the impression of an overestimation of growth, which means his position.
Crossed arms, hidden under the armpits, while the thumbs are pointedly raised up, speak of superiority and negative attitude.
The thumb can also be used as a sneer or disrespect. It replaces the index, when the interlocutor speaks negatively about another person, while pointing, as it were, at him. Such a gesture is accompanied by unpleasant words: "You know, women are all like that!"
Thumbs in the hip position will also speak of superiority and confidence. This position is usually taken by an aggressor or a person who is ready for action. Sharp elbows to the sides demonstrate power over the situation. However, this position can hide weakness and uncertainty.
Demonstration of power

Demonstration of power is characteristic of politicians and managers. Usually, during a conversation, the status of the owner is emphasized by raising the level of the location of his body. To do this, use:
- high back of a chair;
- elevated level of the location of the floor;
- the location of guests in the social area of ​​the office;
- the use of a swivel and movable chair that allows you to move freely;
- an increase in the territory (large table; large space where only you are located);
- Surrounding yourself with subjects of competence (diplomas, certificates, photographs, etc.).
To be continued...

This term has other meanings, see Goat (disambiguation). Classic "goat"

"Goat", also known under the names "horns", "horns", "folding", "horseshoe" - a gesture in the form of the little finger and index finger, pointing forward, while the middle and ring fingers are pressed to the palm. The gesture is shaped like the head of a horned animal.

The values

The gesture meanings are varied:

Iblis demonstrates the "goat" gesture. Kitab al-Bulkhan, 14th century Arabic manuscript.

Ancient oratory

The goat gesture is a classic gesture of ancient Greek and Roman orators. It is described in the most complete antique textbook of oratory "Education of the orator" (lat. "Institutio oratoria") Fabius Marcus Quintilian. Among the nine oratorical gestures described by Quintilian, this is the second gesture used by rhetoricians. Two fingers: the middle and ring fingers were bent under the thumb, and the index and little fingers were stretched; about this sign, Quintilian says that it is a more imperative gesture than the previous one, at the beginning of speeches and not going through the narratives.

Mystical

The gesture of the index finger and little finger is considered a magic sign that protects against evil. It was used by superstitious people both in Europe and Asia, for protection from the evil eye and witches, as an analogue of spitting over the shoulder. In this capacity, the "goat" is mentioned in Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula":

Alexander Green also mentions this method of protection in the story "Talkative Brownie", calling it "jettature". (Contrary to Greene, jettatura (it., Fr. And ger. jettatura, from obsolete. it. getta tura- "to cast a glance") was not called a gesture, but actually the "evil eye" itself).

Also, amulets were made in the form of a hand folded "goat", which were worn around the neck to protect against the evil eye. In Italian they are called corno(horns) or mano cornuto... One of its names "horns of Asmodeus" is also associated with the attributed protective properties of the gesture.

Hindus use mudras in their rituals - gestures that are considered magical. Some of them look like a "goat", especially the karana mudra. The purpose of this mudra is the same as that of the European gesture: to scare away evil spirits.

Subcultural

Dio shows the audience a "goat" Metalist showing "goat"

Popularized by singer Ronnie James Dio (Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio, Heaven & Hell), "Rocker Goat" is often used by representatives of various musical subcultures as a sign of approval for the performer. Especially known among rockers and metalheads. Dio was taught this gesture by his grandmother, a superstitious Italian. According to Ronnie's recollections, she folded this sign if she met gypsies and other suspicious people, and explained to her grandson that this protects against "Malocchio" (malocchio), "Evil eye". The gesture looked good at concerts combined with the mystical lyrics of Black Sabbath. In addition to Dio, Gene Simmons from Kiss and members of Parliament-Funkadelic used this gesture on their covers around the same time, but it was Dio who showed the "goat" at concerts, who managed to consolidate the tradition and make it one of the symbols of heavy metal.

I’m hardly the first person to fold my fingers like this. It's like reinventing the wheel. But you can probably say that I brought it into fashion. It was a symbol that reflected everything related to our group. There is nothing "devilish" about it, as some say. My Italian grandmother used to say that it scares away the "evil eye." Just a symbol, but it has a magical meaning, and I think it went well with Black Sabbath. Now everyone uses it, and it seems to have lost its original meaning. Dio in an interview.

In the classic, medieval version of the "goat" to protect against evil, the middle, ring and thumb were pressed together. Dio showed the "goat" in this way (see photo). Modern metalworkers often make the “wrong” gesture: the thumb is not pressed against the others, but remains out to the side. In addition, modern metalworkers often make this gesture with the palm facing them (with the back of the palm facing the viewer).

Offensive

The "raspaltsovka" was used by the new Russians as a sign of their own superiority. Its main difference from the rocker "goat" is that the index finger and little finger "look" forward, while in the "rocker" version the fingers are directed upward. This gesture was borrowed by them from hooligans and criminals, among whom it initially meant a threat to gouge out their eyes.

In a number of southern European countries, this sign ( corna) is considered an offensive hint that the person to whom it is shown is a "cuckold".

Other

Mosaic "Christ the Priest", St. Sophia Cathedral, Kiev.

In Christian culture, in particular in iconography, the gesture is used to convey direct speech that carries the good news. This gesture in Christianity originates from the Hellenistic ancient culture, where it was used in oratory to accompany the speeches of Greek and Roman orators.

In American Sign Language, replaces the Latin letter "Y"... Used in a phrase I love you(I love you), which is rendered as ILY, which is why some people associate "goat" with a declaration of love. This "goat" is distinguished by the thumb set aside. In Russian sign language, it is used to denote a letter "NS", in French Sign Language it stands for the letter H.

In sports, the gesture is sometimes used by baseball and volleyball players to signal signals. Athletes from the University of Texas at Austin University team, whose mascot is a bull, have made "horns" their traditional greeting. The gesture is accompanied by the motto "Hook'em horns" (from English - "Hook them on the horns").

In the Russian nursery rhyme "The Horned Goat" the gesture depicts the goat itself.

In literature and cinema

• The hero of the movie "Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles" uses this gesture to pacify a buffalo.
• In the science fiction series Babylon 5, the Minbari priest caste in the original hand-to-hand combat stance clench their hands not into fists, but in the form of this gesture.
• In the story "The Mystery of an Abandoned Castle" by Alexander Volkov, the "goat" is a welcome gesture from the Menwits.
• The gesture is popular in the anime Sailor Moon, where the heroines of the animated series cross their arms over their chest with protruding little fingers, thumbs and forefingers.
• In the Spider-Man universe, this gesture the main character uses to let go of the web.
• The gesture is found in the anime Kuroshitsuji, where it is used by the red-haired reaper Grell Sutcliffe.
• The gesture can be seen in the anime "Ranma ½" - the characters almost always make it when they get into curious situations.
• In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, in Defense Against the Dark Arts, Remus Lupine (David Thewlis) uses this gesture when he asks students to repeat the spell against boggart.
• In The Sopranos, Tony Siriko Poli's character often uses this gesture when speaking.
• In the TV series "The Worst Witch", the head teacher of the Kekl school - Constance Pomelo uses just such a gesture when she conjures.

Victoria (gesture)

This term has other meanings, see Victoria. "Victoria" by Winston Churchill

Victoria(symbol U + 270C ✌ "victory hand" in Unicode) is a common gesture meaning victory or peace. It is shown with the index and middle fingers of the hand pointing upwards in the form of the Latin letter "V".

In the UK and Australia, this sign takes on an offensive meaning if the back of the hand is turned towards the person to whom the gesture is directed.

"Anti-French" version

There is a "medieval" urban legend about the origin of the "Victoria" gesture. According to this version, during the Hundred Years War, the captured English and Welsh archers, who intimidated the French, were chopped off precisely these two fingers on their right hand, so that they could not use their bows in the future. The archers, knowing this, teased the French before the battle, showing them intact fingers - "Fear, enemies!"

However, this version is not confirmed by historical sources. In that war, it was generally not customary to take ordinary soldiers prisoner, they were killed. Presumably, this story is a so-called urban legend, and it was invented quite recently, not earlier than the 1980s.

FINGER GESTURES

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WHAT ARE YOUR FINGERS TALKING ABOUT ?!

Most of the communication a person uses gestures with the fingers of his hands. Using finger gestures, you can express your attitude to a situation or a person - this is the emotional part of the message. Fingers can be used as an informative part of the message, using to express the number and size of the described objects. Finger movements are especially often used when the other person cannot hear the interlocutor. For deaf and dumb people, there is a special dactyl alphabet, when each gesture corresponds to the letters of the alphabet. Knowing the decoding of some common finger gestures, you will be able to more fully understand the interlocutor and even notice flattery, deception, joy, and so on. By understanding the meanings of hand gestures, you will not be misunderstood by another person. Let's look at a few common finger gestures.

Thumb up and down gesture

The thumb gesture most often means a person's attitude to what is said or done. If the thumb is raised up, then this gesture can be deciphered: "Super!", "Oh, I approve!", "Cool idea!" And the finger down, the reverse side of the situation: "I am not happy with you", "I am unpleasant", "Fu", etc. However, the thumb gesture is also used for other purposes. So, for example, if you want to stop traffic on the road, you can show your thumb. The driver will decode it as a vote and a desire for a long trip, hitchhiking. A thumbs up sharply, an Australian or Englishman will understand as a sexual insult. But in Greece, this quick gesture means: "Fuck you!". And the Arabs associate the raised thumb with a phallic symbol.
When counting, the thumb is used in different ways: Italians consider the thumb to be a unit, while Australians, British, Russians and others use the index finger for the unit, and the thumb will be the fifth.
The thumb can be used in a variety of body positions and denotes power and superiority. A gesture of superiority and power.
Forefinger gesture

The index finger speaks for itself, it points to something or someone. The index finger gesture is ambiguous and depends on words, movements and body position. The index finger applied to the lips means "quiet". If it is lifted up vertically, it means "stop!", "Attention!" If you shake your finger at the same time, this gesture will mean a refusal. A slightly tilted finger forward and swinging up and down means a threat or a lesson. If you twist your index finger at your temple, then they consider you a fool. A hand raised up with a forefinger says: "Attention, I want to say something!" There is one hidden position of the index finger: if a person speaks and his gaze is directed in one direction, and the index finger in the other, while he is slightly bent, then the person is telling a lie.
Middle finger gesture



The gesture of the middle finger raised up, with a protruding thumb or clenched into a fist is considered offensive. The outstretched middle finger is a phallic symbol, meaning: "Fuck off!" In Russia and China, the gesture is considered very rude; instead, a figurine is used, meaning: "You will not get anything." In America, the "fuck" gesture is considered abusive, but it is used more often, meaning: "Fuck you!"

Two-finger gesture or "V" sign

The two-finger gesture or the V sign is common in English-speaking countries. So in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, this finger gesture would mean sexual assault. In most European countries, as well as in Russia, this gesture means Victory. Winston Churchill first used the "V" gesture during World War II, but his palm was turned towards himself and signified victory. So there was a division into negative and positive significance of this gesture. However, in European countries, the value of victory is determined with an open palm. And the palm turned towards itself will mean the number 2. Using the two-finger gesture, it is necessary to remember the culture and traditions that exist in the country. An Englishman, deciding to offend a Russian, will put him at a loss.
Three fingers gesture

Three fingers can be used in different combinations, most often the number is three. IN different countries the number three is shown in different ways. For example, the Germans, since they start counting with the thumb, show their thumb, forefinger and middle finger. Russians and Americans will show three fingers, starting with the index.
In some countries, especially in the Second World war, the Germans raised three fingers up during the oath, greeting their commander-in-chief. The history of this gesture goes back to ancient times, when warriors took an oath, greeting each other with this gesture. Today in some countries this gesture is used as a symbol of victory.
Goat gesture and tongue between fingers

This gesture is very popular and is used as a defense against evil, even in mystical rituals. But we know more this gesture as a "rocker goat". Some rockers started sticking their tongues between their fingers, showing their culture even crazier.
In Russia, this gesture has become firmly established as a gesture of superiority over someone. It is also used to show horns and insult a person. If the "horns" begin to draw closer to a person, they want to show that they will attack now. In the dactyl alphabet, these are the letters Y and Y.
Thumb and pinky gesture or shaka gesture

The thumb and pinky gesture is very common today as a phone call gesture: "Call me, I'm waiting." In this case, the fingers are applied to the ear. If the thumb moves to the mouth and the head is tilted, then this gesture means a drink. Without head movement in drug addicts, it means smoking. In the dactyl alphabet, this gesture means the letter U. In Asian countries, this gesture shows the number six. A sign of welcome will be in Hawaii or for parachutists and surfers.
OK gesture or ring fingers



Fingers folded into a ring means the letter O. The gesture ok appeared in America and was used in different situations, but the most common is "OK", that is, "everything is in order." This gesture is also used as zeroing or the value "nothing". But in Japan, this gesture means money. In Mediterranean countries, if you show a man's fingers with a ring, you offend him, making it clear that he is a homosexual.
Clasped fingers



Fingers clasped together are often accompanied by a smile, but in reality, they represent depression, insecurity, and hostility. Imagine a person who clasped his hands and bent his head on them, what happens at this moment? He is upset and ponders what to do next. The tighter the hands are clenched, the more he experiences. If, in this case, the head is directed upwards and there is a smile on his face, then such a person is difficult to persuade. Hands act as a barrier between you and the interlocutor. It is much easier to negotiate with a person whose fingers are interlocked at chest level or lying on a table. To remedy the situation, you can disengage your fingers by submitting something to look at. Now imagine that you are standing with your interlocking fingers down or on your knees. How do you feel at this moment? Most likely, some kind of tension that you want to hide. If they tell you something, and you accept this hand position, then inside you do not agree and thereby express your protest. The more palms are turned towards the interlocutor, the more liberation you are.
Rubbing the tips of others with your thumb

If a person stretches his hand forward and rubs his thumb on the tips of the other fingers, then he is talking about money. Usually, money is mentioned in the conversation, so it will not be difficult for you to decipher this gesture. But a rubbing gesture can be in a situation where a person is trying to convey something to you. In this case, the hand moves forward and upward with the addition of the words: "and so!" One gets the feeling that some important secret will be revealed now.
Interlaced fingers gesture

The gesture of crossed or intertwined fingers is used for protection. For example, when they cheat or want not to jinx it, for good luck. Moreover, the fingers are intertwined on both hands and hidden from the interlocutor, so such a gesture is difficult to see.

Closed thumb and forefinger gesture

This gesture is used when they want to draw attention to something. A closed thumb and forefinger gesture often complements speech. The person who makes such a gesture wants the audience to understand the very essence of what was said.
Connected fingertips

This gesture is used by people who are confident in themselves and in their knowledge. Connected fingertips or "spiers" are used by balanced people, they gesture little and speak more. Closed fingers also mean decision... If during the conversation your interlocutor showed a negative attitude (crossed arms and legs, indifference in the face), then his decision is to refuse. Otherwise (open palms, interested party) - the client has made a positive decision.
There are two options for the “spire” with fingers up and down. The speaker puts his fingers up and the listener down.

Finger Sign Language Alphabet
The sign language alphabet is used by deaf people. They use finger and hand gestures to make the other person understand. If you are faced with such gestures, do not be alarmed. If you look at this table, you will understand that there is nothing difficult in memorizing and understanding.

In conclusion, I would like to say that gestures cannot be considered separately, since the same gesture can be interpreted in different ways. Gestures, words, facial expressions are read in the system, only then can the correct conclusion be drawn. Finger gestures may or may not match words. If they do, then gestures reinforce verbal information, and if not, then gestures have to be informed, since they provide much more information than words.

Gestures and their meaning in different countries

Coming to another country, we always prepare for the fact that certain difficulties may arise associated with overcoming the language barrier. At the same time, travelers completely forget about gestures, ignorance of which can be much more dangerous and unpredictable.

Oratory teachers often say that if the speaker does not know what to do with his hands, then it is better to just shut his mouth with them. This is doubly true for tourists who know nothing about sign language. We will not pretend to be experts in the field of kinesics and will simply tell you about the main travel mistakes and convince you that it is easier to learn how to gesture correctly than to refuse gestures, without which any speech will be insufficient, weak and incomprehensible.

Greetings

This issue should be approached with special care, because any conversation begins with a greeting. Fortunately, the entire civilized world has adopted the tradition of shaking hands, but in some countries such customs of greeting have been preserved that may seem more than strange to a Russian person. For example, a Mexican might grab your thumb, but in a Muslim country, men are used to hugging each other's waist (if any). In France, even an unfamiliar person can kiss you on the cheek, while the people of Lapland are used to rubbing their noses as a sign of greeting. As for Asia, the inhabitants of this region are not used to being familiar and touching each other unnecessarily - here it is customary to greet interlocutors by folding their palms

F ... CK (all I need is "U") - Fak

Thanks to Hollywood, the flaunting middle finger became famous all over the world. At the same time, this gesture does not mean something good and peaceful in any country. The classic meaning of this phallic gesture is very harsh, and it means an abrupt end to the conversation and a wish to travel in the direction that cultured people often transform on fences into a call to chew.

In Thailand and Japan, this gesture will be perceived as a willingness to provide the widest range of sexual services, and in Germany, you can get a considerable fine for the middle finger.

Thumb

The thumb gesture often demonstrates a person's attitude towards what they have seen. Thumb up - “I like it!”, “Dude, this is just cool”; downward finger - "Fu-oo-oo!", "I don't like it." The main thing is not to provoke a person to remember the tradition of lowering his thumb to sum up the results of the battle of gladiators in Ancient Rome.

However, thumbs up are interpreted differently in many countries. If in Germany it is peace-loving-neutral and means the number 1, then in Greece this gesture will be similar to the phrase "Fuck you!". In Uruguay and Iran, a proudly raised thumb symbolizes an erect male genital organ, and the gesture itself means the threat of sexual violence. The French, showing their thumb, seem to say "Sit on it." If you don't quite understand what that means, go up a little higher and refresh your memory of the interpretation of the thumb in Iran and Uruguay.

So be extremely careful, especially for hitchhikers - in some countries it is much easier to start a war with your thumb than to stop a car.

Dula, fig, fig

Such a variety of cute epithets speaks of the popularity of this gesture, which is used all over the world. In our country, a fig is an unsubstantiated argument in a protracted dispute. In other words, this is our domestic "fact", which, nevertheless, is not so offensive.

In Japan, China and Korea, the fig is perceived as a phallic symbol, and in Germany, this gesture can be offered to have sex. And if in India the three-finger bullet is perceived as a threat, then in Turkey and Central America it means an offer to conduct an express course of oral sex.

You can enjoy using a figurine in Brazil and Portugal, because the local population is used to believing that such a design made of fingers can bring good luck and drive away evil forces.

Forefinger

The index finger itself is the most versatile of the five that Mother Nature has bestowed upon us. Raise your index finger up and everyone will be quiet, because you demand attention in this way. Apply it to your lips and it will provide you with deathly silence or a whisper. Twirl your index finger to your temple, and you will accurately formulate your opinion about the mental abilities of the interlocutor. We'll talk about the last gesture.

If you happen to be in Holland, drilling with your index finger in the temporal region will mean that you are quite smart.

In Italy, this will indicate that you are considered an eccentric person, and in Argentina, this way you will be invited to the phone.

If you see someone twirling his finger at his temple in Peru, it can only mean one thing - "Do not interfere, I think."

Open palm

In our culture, a raised hand and an open palm means "Enough." But do not even think about showing an open palm to a Greek, because a descendant of the ancient Hellenes will take this as a direct insult. This is due to a long-standing tradition, according to which criminals would get their faces dirty using the palm of the hand.

OK

The sign in the form of a ring formed by the index and thumb was presented to people by divers, who in this way notify the partner that everything is in order. There is also a version that this is an invention of journalists who sought to shorten the most common phrases. In most cases, it means no problems or "zero". However, not everywhere.

In France, Portugal and some Latin American countries, the “OK” gesture, beloved by Americans and many Europeans, is perceived as indecent and symbolizes the anus. This can be felt especially acutely in Turkey, where a ring of fingers is an open accusation of homosexuality. But in Tunisia, this gesture can be interpreted as a threat to kill a person.

"Goat"

Clenching your hand into a fist and lifting your index finger and pinky up, you get the famous "crown" or "horns" - a gesture first used by Black Sabbath and picked up by all heavy metal fans.

In many cultures, this gesture symbolizes a cuckold devil, because people subconsciously attribute some satanic features to heavy rock, and lovers of "weighted" guitar riffs are ranked among the admirers of the crafty Lucifer. However, here it is worth saying stop to yourself and making allowances for the "cultural wind", because, for example, in Hinduism and Buddhism, the "goat" is a positive gesture and is used to dispel evil.

In the Mediterranean countries, "horns" are shown exclusively to men whose dandruff is not dandruff at all, but sawdust from cut horns. In other words, this sign can indicate to a Mediterranean man that his wife prefers other people's sheets. It is in this context that fans in Spain, Portugal, Greece, Colombia, Brazil, Albania, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, who are dissatisfied with the decision of the football referee, use the “horns”. Thus, the judge is offered to go “for soap” and say, “While you are here in the field, your wife is cutting roses with the gardener!”

V - Victoria - Victory

The oldest sign in the form of the index and middle fingers raised up means triumph and victory. However, in Italy, this gesture with the palm inward will mean the female genital organ and actions of a corresponding nature. You can enhance the gesture by placing your nose between your fingers.

Shaka

This gesture in the form of a protruding thumb and little finger is the most "lounge" of all possible and means "Relax". Shaka is the mood that reigns in Hawaii and is the true embodiment of the lifestyle of many islanders. This gesture is often used for greeting in Hawaii. He is also very popular among skydivers, surfers and others like them.

The Russians are accustomed to interpreting this gesture in their own way, linking it with the idea of ​​an average Hawaiian, who in the minds of most of the inhabitants of Russia is a cheeky rastaman with a huge smoking pipe of a joint and tangled dreadlocks. That is why this gesture with the thumb raised to the mouth means an invitation to expand consciousness with the help of cannabinol. One has only to put your thumb to your ear, and the gesture will automatically mean "I'll call."

Demonstration of the language

If in Russia you show your language to a person, he will not smile back at you. However, there is nothing critical about this gesture. In New Zealand, however, flaunting taste buds can seriously insult a person.

In Australia, you will most likely be kicked in the neck for showing your tongue, but in Italy, this is how you are accused of cowardice.

It is not necessary in Germany, while driving, to show your tongue to other drivers, because there is an opportunity to get a fine of 300 US dollars.

Glass upside down

By turning the glass upside down in Russia, a non-drinker demonstrates his rejection of alcohol, and in the language of a drinker it means "I respect you, but that's enough."

Under no circumstances should you turn over the dishes in England, as bar patrons may take this action as an invitation to a fight. What could be better than a colorful bruise or a well-cracked nose after a good binge?

But in the United States, a bartender who puts an inverted glass in front of you invites you to have a drink at the house's expense. If you are taking a treat, simply return the glass to its original position.

Be extremely careful with your gestures. But if you want to turn your trip into a walk in unpredictability, forget everything that was told about: o)

Enjoy culture shock and unexpected twists and turns of fate.
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Deaf and deaf-mute people have their own language of communication with the help of hands and fingers. It is simple enough to learn it to learn to understand acquaintances or friends who are deaf. After all, you have to show with your hands both individual letters and whole words.

Here are the basic concepts of deaf language:

• Each letter of the alphabet corresponds to its own sign with the fingers of the hand, there are exactly 33 of them
• Deaf people mainly show names, surnames, names of cities, rivers, very rare words in letters. Gestures for common words
• Deaf language consists of almost 2000 word meanings
• The most commonly used words, for example, hello, thank you, sorry, very easy to show and learn the first time
• Even without knowing the alphabet of the deaf, one can easily explain something to them, because such people understand everything by the movement of their lips. The main thing is to pronounce the words clearly.

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Differences in the interpretation of habitual gestures in different countries

Take your time to apply your broad knowledge of sign language when you're abroad. Some common symbols may have opposite meanings in different parts of the world. Let's look at examples again.

1. If you are in France, then the world wide OK turns into a big, bold zero. And in Turkey, with such a gesture, you signal that your interlocutor is gay - not a very pleasant statement in a country where the majority of people are Muslim;
2. Raising up the thumb and extended forefinger in the sign language of adolescents means a loser, and in China this symbol denotes the number eight;
3. A thumbs up in Europe and America says: "Everything is cool", and in Iran, Afghanistan and Greece, this obscene gesture will be read: "I ..., you ..., and all your relatives ...", well, you get the idea;
4. The crossed index and middle fingers protect Europeans from the evil eye, and in Vietnam, such a figure denotes the female genital organ;
5. Stretched forward five stops all over the world, and, as it were, says: "Wait", and in Greece it literally translates as "Eat shit."

If, as the proverb says, silence is gold, then continuing the associative array, in some countries, the absence of gestures is a diamond.

The gestures and their interpretations that you have seen are not limited to the examples provided. The purpose of our article is to popularize, interest and direct. Perhaps our theses will help solve small life problems. Or maybe not small.

A bit more additional information the most popular gestures are in the next video.

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What does the gesture of the hand behind the back mean?

The position of the body when a person's hands are laid back and closed behind the back is associated with a demonstration of superiority. An even posture, an open chest and straightened shoulders indicate that the individual is quite satisfied with his position and confident in himself. Such a gesture can be considered as a high degree of trust in the interlocutor. Most likely, the person feels quite comfortable, does not feel any threat. This gesture is characterized by the location of the palms on top of each other.

If a person puts his hands behind his back, wrapping one hand around the wrist or forearm, this means that he is excited and is trying to control himself. Moreover, the higher the seizure, the stronger emotions the individual experiences and the more difficult it is to restrain them. The arms, laid back behind the back, can be combined with other gestures, for example, scratching the back of the head. This indicates self-doubt, a feeling of awkwardness. In this case, by hiding their hands from the interlocutor, the person tries to hide the state of stress, concern or anxiety.

GOAT

In pop culture, the "goat" is a symbol of unity. In the Russian language of the deaf and dumb, this gesture denotes the letter "Y".

The goat gesture is also a sacred symbol. It was believed that the index finger is associated with Jupiter, and the little finger is associated with Mercury. In Greek mythology, Jupiter is the god of the sky, lightning and thunder, Mercury is the god of trade and theft, who also escorts the souls of the dead to the underworld. With the help of the "goat" people asked the gods for protection and help so that the soul of their loved one could safely reach the kingdom of the dead. In Europe and Asia, for many centuries, the gesture protected from evil - the evil eye and witches - as an analogue of spitting over the shoulder. The figures guarding the Egyptian mummies are holding a "goat", which means that a terrible curse awaits the robbers. In Italy, the symbol is superstitious - for example, the "goat" must be shown if a hearse is encountered along the way, otherwise there will be trouble.

In Russia, it can be threatening - if you point your little finger and index finger at the interlocutor. He came from prison culture, where this gesture meant a threat to gouge out his eyes.

Hand gestures with emphasis on the thumbs

If the thumbs are protruding upward, this gesture indicates a desire to dominate. With such a non-verbal signal, the man makes it clear to the lady that he is interested in her. He demonstrates his superiority and social status by placing his palms in his trouser pockets or by his belt. At the same time, the thumbs clearly indicate the direction where the object of male pride and dignity is actually located. Such a gesture can be regarded as a desire to please, conquer and conquer.

If we do not consider the gesture in a sexual context, then we can say that hands in pockets and thumbs outside are a demonstration of the power of power and superiority. Another dominance gesture looks like this: the arms are crossed over the chest, and the thumbs are pointing up. Power and a sense of superiority simply overwhelm the individual if he takes a similar position.

When a person tightly clasps his shoulders with his hands, raising his thumbs, lifts his chin and looks into the face of the interlocutor, this indicates that he is confident in his own rightness, does not want to hear objections. Curiously, these thumbs-up dominance gestures are used by both men and women.

Everyday hand gestures

Very often, in a lively conversation, people help to describe the impressions or incidents with them with the help of their hands. It happens that a certain position with crossed arms means a lot. The most common gestures are deciphered as follows:

• Arms crossed at chest level demonstrate closeness, unwillingness to communicate or make contact
• Hands crossed behind the back with fingers clenched into fists show a person's displeasure, anger, a strong degree of thoughtfulness
• Unconscious, chaotic hand waves speak of strong excitement, shyness, embarrassment.

• An outstretched hand means a desire to say hello, to seal a meeting or agreement with a firm handshake. This gesture is most often used by men when meeting or during work negotiations.
• If, during a conversation, the hands are lowered along the body, the person is calm, does not worry at all
• The meaning of raised arms is also simple - this is how athletes usually express their victory. However, in some cases, especially in violation of the law, they mean consent to fulfill the requirements of the police, surrender to the authorities
• If the interlocutor squeezes or nervously squeezes one palm with the other, it means that he is very tense or angry, unhappy with the conversation

• The palms folded in a prayer sign seem to pray for help, the fulfillment of the request. This is what children often do, begging for a toy from their mother or asking for a walk.
• Scratching with the palm of the head or rubbing the chin indicates thoughtfulness, mental analysis of the situation
• Rubbing your nose means shyness, lack of confidence in your words and actions.

• If the interlocutor rubs his ears, buttons or belt with his hand, scratches his cheek - he is hiding something or telling a lie
• The hand pressed to the heart expresses the highest degree of conviction and sincerity of the speaker
• Palms hidden in pockets or behind the belt of trousers show insecurity and shyness.

The list of movements can be continued endlessly, because each person behaves differently during a conversation. However, the most common gestures are the same for everyone, they mean the same thing.

Okay and thumbs up

Nations differ among themselves not only in culture and verbal language, but also in their understanding of the non-verbal. For different nations, the same gesture takes on several meanings, sometimes even opposite ones. Consider the famous "Okay" gesture or circle that is formed with the fingers. It appeared in the 19th century with the help of the American press, which promoted abbreviated headlines.

There is no consensus on the history of this gesture. Someone thinks that it was formed as a contrast to the word knockout (English K.O.). Others talk about a cut from the Old Kinderhook state, where American President Martin Van Buuren was born.

In English-speaking circles, it is customary to perceive a circle of fingers as meaning "everything is good." However, if you show "Ok" to the French, they will take it for the number zero; the Japanese will think about money; in Tunisia interpreted as a threat to life; and the Brazilians will see a hint of homosexuality.

The thumb that is raised up also has several meanings. For example, in America and England, it is customary to stop a taxi, and in Greece, this position of the fingers means "Shut up." So as you prepare for your travels, be sure to learn the common gestures to avoid embarrassing situations.

Touching the face

Most people touch their face during a conversation. Such gestures might look like:

• stroking the chin,
• rubbing the bridge of the nose or eyelids,
• touching the mouth with a hand or various objects,
• touching your temples with your fingers,
• propping up the cheek with the palm.

Most often, such movements hide a desire to hide the truth or, on the contrary, distrust of the speaker. It is best to consider such gestures in combination with human facial expressions, since the same touch can have different meanings.

For example:

1. A gesture like chin stroking talks about making a decision. If at the same time the interlocutor uses his thumb, he is sure that he is in complete control of the situation. Nervous rubbing of the lower part of the face with the palm indicates that the proposed option does not suit a person too much, but an alternative has not yet been found.
2. Touching the lower lip demonstrates interest in the conversation or the interlocutor. In this case, a person can draw along the line of the mouth with one finger, actively rub this area. The most direct listeners even pull or curl their lower lip. Ladies, in order to draw attention to themselves men, can run on their lips not only with their hand, but also with the tip of their tongue.
3. Many children enjoy it on a subconscious level. For instance, fingers in the mouth- a gesture that looks pretty cute and means that the child needs approval and support from others. However, adults sometimes make similar movements. In their case, such gestures carry the same semantic meaning as in children.
4. Some gestures that express emotions and feelings involve the use of different objects. For example, you should pay attention to the fact that the interlocutor brings a pen to his mouth... If the interlocutor says something, it may be a lie. If he listens to you, then with this gesture he expresses disbelief. However, such actions may have another reason. Some nibble on a pencil or pen while contemplating a problem.
5. A fairly common posture during a conversation when hand rests on the cheek or chin... These gestures look about the same, but they are interpreted differently. If the interlocutor listens attentively with his chin resting on his hand, it is most likely that it is more convenient for him to comprehend what he has heard. But when the listener relaxedly rests his cheek with his hand, and his gaze is absent-minded, most likely he is bored and eagerly awaits the end of the conversation.
6. An expression of disbelief in what was said looks like twisting the earlobe, frequent touching the eyes or corners of the lips... This is also indicated by the index finger, with which the listener rests his cheek. By bringing the index finger to the temple, the person demonstrates a critical attitude. Perhaps he feels distrust, or is not satisfied with the arguments presented, analyzes what he heard, suspecting a dirty trick.
7. Gestures like rubbing your neck or ear talk about unwillingness to listen more or that the topic is not very pleasant to the interlocutor. In the latter case, the person often takes closed pose crossing your legs or arms. He may also clasp his hands in a lock, fencing off from communication or stand up abruptly, thereby demonstrating that the conversation is over.

FICOUS

It is considered an offensive gesture. Its main meanings are the naked head of the male penis, intercourse, and in Russia it is also an analogue of the phrase "you will not get anything." The ancient Romans used the gesture as a phallic symbol and was used to create amulets. In Russia, the "fig" was used to scare away evil spirits, while it remained an obscene symbol. Belief in the protective properties of the "cookie" was based on the sexlessness of spirits and demons, avoiding any sexual innuendo, including this gesture as an image of sexual intercourse. When meeting people who were notorious, the "fig" was shown over the left shoulder or between the legs. It was also used when meeting with sorcerers - it was believed that the gesture would neutralize their power.

In Portugal, Sicily and Sardinia, this gesture is known as an ancient remedy against the evil eye. In Brazil, it is used to wish good luck. In Italy, it stands for the female genital organ. In Arab countries and Turkey, showing a "cookie" means inflicting the most severe sexual offense. In Germany, it means offering to have sex. In Japan, prostitutes attracted clients with this figure, showing that they are now free.

Other reasons affecting non-verbal cues

To understand sign language, you need to remember that gestures cannot be read individually. They can be compared to pieces of a mosaic - only the assembled parts will show the picture. For example, scratching the back of the head means lying, but it is possible that the person is simply hot, anxious, or embarrassed.

Or in winter a man walks down the street with his head bowed and his arms crossed. This will be a sign that he is cold, not critical. On the other hand, if you see such a person in negotiations or interviews, then the first value will be correct. The exact result is given by the environment, analysis of facial expressions and external signs of the autonomic nervous system, that is, all the pieces of the puzzle. Let's take a closer look at the gestures most often encountered in conversation:

• movement of the palms;
• spire-like position of the hands;
• laying hands behind the back;
• handshake;
• interlocking fingers;
• arms crossed on the chest.

Also, some of these gestures are exceptions and can be considered as an independent element.

Arms crossed on the chest

It is generally accepted that crossed arms and legs are a kind of energy protection that people resort to in various life situations... There are many gestures with the help of which a person is closed from the interlocutor or the world around him. We propose to consider the most common of them.

1. The first pose is crossing your arms in front of your chest. The forearms are joined together, while the hands can wrap around the shoulders or nestle against the body. People often accept this position in unfamiliar places where they do not feel completely safe.
2. A posture in which the interlocutor crosses his arms over his chest indicates a negative attitude towards what is happening and may mean unwillingness to discuss a topic. Sometimes, mistrust of what a person hears causes the person to cross their arms over their chest. A similar gesture is used by people who want to hide information. The position of the body, when the arms crossed on the chest are combined with the palms clenched into fists, should be considered a state of defense, extreme tension. Reddened cheeks and constricted pupils indicate a willingness to fight back.
3. Public figures rarely openly display gestures that can betray their nervousness or desire to hide something. Meanwhile, they also tend to use such energy protection. It is not difficult to distinguish between camouflaged crosses. Ladies usually touch their wrist, turn the bracelet on their wrist, fiddle with the clasp on the watch. A man can adjust cufflinks or cuffs. A similar gesture looks like a gesture in which a person holds an object at chest level with both hands. This can be a book pressed to your chest or a folder with papers, a bouquet of flowers, a glass of wine.

Basic mudras, their meaning and correct technique

Depending on the desired result, various combinations should be performed, always with two hands.

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Shankh Mudra (Sink)

Has a good effect on throat ailments, strengthens the vocal cords. It is especially good to combine it with the mantra "Om".

Fold your arms like a shell. With four fingers of your right hand, grab the thumb of your left, and with your thumb of your right hand, touch the middle finger of your left (you do not need to link them).

Surabhi Mudra (Cow)

Promotes the treatment of rheumatism, joint inflammation.

The little finger on the left hand touches the nameless on the right, and the little finger on the right touches the nameless left. The middle finger of the right hand is adjacent to the index finger, and the middle finger of the left hand is adjacent to the index finger. Large - do not spread wide.

Gian Mudra (Knowledge)

A universal method against anxiety in the soul, sleep disorders, hypertension, streamlines thoughts, sharpens memory and bestows optimism. The Buddha is often painted with a palm depicting this gesture.

The index finger should lightly touch the tip of the thumb, straighten the rest, do not close them.

Shunya Mudra (Heaven)

It is intended for ear diseases and for people with poor hearing. It happens that after some ten minutes from the start of the exercise, hearing improves, and after constant use, ear diseases almost completely disappear.

Bend the middle finger - it should adjoin the base of the big one, and the big one should press the middle one, keep the rest straight, drop the tension.

Vayu Mudra (Wind)

Weakens the "wind" (it happens, for example, due to rheumatism, tremors of the hands, neck or head) in the body. Improvement is observed after ten hours. In the presence of chronic diseases, perform it in turn with prana, and stop only when the disease ceases to manifest itself.

Bend the index finger, let it touch the base of the thumb with a pad, at this moment pressing the index finger. Others are straightforward, not tense.

Important! You need to do such exercises with a pure soul and faith (for example, believing that certain gestures will help you gain knowledge or heal). Otherwise, they will not bring the necessary result, except for warm-up.

Linga Mudra (Uplifting)

Linga Mudra (Uplifting)

Good for colds, pneumonia, activates all forces to protect the body. In addition, it contributes to the fight against obesity, but only if a person will definitely do mudra, combining it with a diet: drink plenty of clean water for 24 hours - at least eight cups, eat a lot of rice, yogurt, citrus fruits, bananas. It is not recommended to do it for a very long time due to the possible development of indifference to everything.

Close your palms, braid your fingers - one of the thumbs should cover the index and large of the second hand.

Apan Vayu mudra (life-saving)

This mudra is considered life-saving. It is used for heart attacks (and other heart problems), and the person immediately feels better.

Bend the index finger - with the tip it will touch the base of the large one. And the middle, nameless and large - each other, the little finger does not bend.

Prana Mudra (Life)

Equalizes energy, increasing human activity. It is used when the body is exhausted or when the body is very tired. It is also good for eyesight. It is also recommended for people with a shattered psyche.

Connect the ring, thumb, pinky, others - leave straight.

Prithvi Mudra (Earth)

Suitable for mental disorders, prevents stress, counteracts inner insecurity.

Close the pads of the thumb and ring fingers by pressing lightly. Leave the remaining fingers straight.

Apana Mudra (Energy)

Pain relieves, cleanses the human body in case of poisoning, hangover, problems with the genitourinary system, etc.

Close the middle, ring and thumb, keep the others straight.

Did you know? In the American army, instead of morning exercises, they do yoga.

To keep the body and, most importantly, the spirit healthy and developed, do these practices. But remember: they should not be done as separate exercises, but in combination - along with mantras and other practices. If you are just starting to get acquainted with all this, for a start, be sure to find out what are wise and what they are for.

Thumb up and down

With a gesture thumb up everyone is familiar almost from childhood. Usually it symbolizes approval or agreement, accompanied by a corresponding nod, therefore it is always perceived positively in our country. Often used by voting travelers on the road when it is necessary to stop traffic. However, you need to be careful when talking with your fingers with foreigners, because in the sign language of the inhabitants of Australia, Greece and the UK, such a sign is regarded as an obscene expression, and among the Arabs it is generally associated with the male genital organ.

When thumb down, the gesture takes on the opposite meaning - that is, an expression of dissatisfaction, dissatisfaction. Today he is reflected in social networks and YouTube channel... The pictogram depicting him is called "dislike".

Differences in the interpretation of familiar gestures by country

In different countries, hand gestures familiar to Russians can have a completely different, sometimes even completely opposite, meaning. Here are some notable examples:

• Two fingers apart in the form of the English letter "V", denoting the word "Victoria", or "Victory", the British and Australians mean "Get away from me"
• An open palm outstretched, requiring a stop, in Greece means an insult, sending a person to hell

• The thumb raised up is a symbol of approval for many. But in Thailand, it means censure, condemnation of an act
• The beckoning movement of the index finger should not be used in the Philippines - there is an arrest for it
• A fig stands for a refusal, the Brazilians show it very often. They use it as a wish for health and good luck.

• The “goat” or horns made from the index finger and little finger are often used by rockers or musicians. In Italy, such a gesture directed at any man means betrayal of his wife, bearing the interpretation of "cuckold"
• The middle palen upward denotes an indecent three-letter gesture. In Asia, they are shown something interesting.

All these movements with your fingers or palms should be studied and applied only where they are appropriate, because, unknowingly, it is not surprising to get into an awkward situation and cause discontent among others.

Relocation or emigration line

The crossing line is a prominent offshoot of the thumb on the outside of the lifeline. This is a separate line, it has nothing to do with the latter. The line of crossing, or the line of emigration, as it is sometimes called, speaks of a radical change of place of residence. The longer and thicker this line, the more dramatic the change will be.

Sometimes the crossing line is more pronounced than the life line from which it branches off. This means your life will get better only after you move.

It is also worth paying attention to the travel lines - you may have to travel enough around the world before staying in any country.

They often try abroad. Pay attention to the lines that are responsible for the marriage. Does it coincide with the period when you have to move to another country? Perhaps you are expected to marry a foreigner and live in his homeland.

Imitation of gestures

It is almost impossible to falsify the signals that the body sends along with speech. Experienced liars take years of practice to do this, provided they lie every day. Then their ability to harmonize with the body is dulled, and the body lives separately from words. An ordinary person will immediately betray his lies through movement.

If he goes towards him with open palms and a charming smile, while experiencing negativity, then his smile will turn into an asymmetric one and his eyebrows will be raised mockingly.

However, in some cases, people are specially trained in the art of gestures. For example, such lessons are given to participants in beauty contests so that the movements of their hands, fingers and body are graceful and benevolent. As a result, their photos will be the most sincere, and the judges will be more disposed.

High-paid photo models are taught in the same way, because no program can change a photo with a stone face into a welcoming and lively one. Despite special studies and practice, the signals of the human body cannot diverge from words for a long time. Therefore, even professionals are unable to imitate gestures for more than a few minutes. So any person will be successful if they begin to learn to read body language and apply this knowledge to their advantage.

Raised palm of feet

In most countries, the extended palm means stop. In conversation, the gesture formulates a request to stop, to stop doing something.

It is also a sign of greeting people and goodbye to them. Depends on what the situation is. However, the Greeks use such friendly fingers to express negative emotions. Namely - the desire to move in the face. They have this manipulation called mundza, it has a funny history of occurrence. So, at the dawn of the Byzantine Empire, the judge had a way of humiliating punishment for petty criminals - to smear ashes on the face of the offender.

Palmistry divorce line on the hand

Divorce lines indicate that your marriage is in danger. This line can talk about both the past and the future. Often she appears shortly before a serious quarrel in the family, which leads to a break in relations.

This sign is often confused with the line of curse or bad karma, the interpretation of which lies in its name. The line of curse extends from the line of children, which looks like a ring on the thumb, downward. It seems to symbolize the transmission of negative energy through generations. The divorce line goes sideways, it is horizontal.

If, during fortune-telling with the help of palmistry, a divorce line is found on the hand, you can try corrective palmistry. She often helps. Sometimes divorce lines mean past breakups. Perhaps this sign was sent to you precisely in order to have time to save the relationship.

Some hand gestures and their meaning

Each gesture has its own interesting and multifaceted history, however, it's time to talk about their meaning and the practical use of this knowledge in everyday life.

Open palm

In most cultures, an open hand is associated with honesty. Therefore, if you want to make people believe that you are telling the truth, it is not recommended to present your arguments with your hands clenched into fists.

At such times, it is better to open your palms to show that you are not hiding anything.

On the other hand, be vigilant when someone tells you important things by shoving their hands in their pockets or hiding them behind their backs. Hidden palms do not make phrases more believable, even if they are correct.

With a high degree of probability, it can be argued that your interlocutor is lying or hiding some important information from you.

Palm up and down position

How you use your hands when communicating with others can significantly affect their perception of your words and yourself. Ask a simple question with palms up, and people will think you are asking for a favor.

On the one hand, they will not be bothered by your request, but on the other hand, they will not feel threatened or pressured by you. If you ask this question with palms facing down, it will more likely resemble a mandatory requirement.

Handshake

Can not only set the tone for any business or political meeting, but also influence its results. When two equal interlocutors shake hands, their palms remain upright.

But if the palm of one person is facing up when shaking hands, this can be perceived as a symbolic surrender, and denote the superiority of another person.

When talking, your interlocutor holds his hands behind his back and makes meaningless movements with them - he is not interested in you, you should stop the meaningless conversation, or move on to another topic.

What gestures speak of deception

When a person tells a lie, you can calculate it by his gestures and facial expressions. Of course, it is unlikely that anyone will become very nervous, embellishing events a little. But if we are talking about a major deception or a desire to hide a serious misconduct, then answering direct questions, a person is unlikely to be able to hide all emotions.

The liar can be betrayed by shaking hands, a desire to immediately drink a sip of water, or a hasty lighting of a cigarette. To hide the lie, the interlocutor will look away or, on the contrary, stare into the eyes, demonstrating that he is honest with you.

A person who tells a lie begins to blink frequently, make unnecessary movements, such as shifting papers. It is believed that rubbing the nose also speaks of insincerity, especially if a person does this action several times in a row. If the speaker's mouth is covered with a hand, it is also likely that he is lying.

It is worth paying attention to such a gesture as rubbing the eyelids. Often he also betrays a lie, although perhaps the interlocutor himself does not trust you too much.

The desire to close one's mouth, as well as the touch of fingers to the lips, are gestures that mean deception.

What the handshake will tell you about

Shaking hands is a non-verbal gesture that is used in many cultures as a sign of greeting. Often, he also testifies to the end of communication or the achievement of an agreement. This gesture is typical for the most part men, although Business Etiquette allows ladies to resort to it at the beginning and end of negotiations, if they are attended by representatives of the opposite sex. At the same time, the woman is always the first to extend her hand.

By itself, this gesture can tell a lot about the interlocutor. A strong-willed, open person greets with a firm handshake, squeezing the interlocutor's hand tightly enough. People who are not overly confident show a sluggish gesture in which the hand is relaxed and the hand is underneath. Such a handshake characterizes a person without initiative, lazy, not inclined to make independent decisions. Touching the hand of the interlocutor, accompanied by weak squeezing, can also speak of a person's delicacy, his ability to keep his distance. If, after a short greeting, the interlocutor puts his hands behind his back, or puts them in his pockets, thus he demonstrates superiority.

Open people extend their hand to their vis-a-wee, bending it at the elbow and wrist only slightly. The secretive or deceitful, on the other hand, try to keep the limb bent. Their forearm remains pressed to the body, while the hand is directed almost vertically. If, when shaking hands, such a person tries to squeeze the interlocutor's hand down, this characterizes him as cruel and rather domineering. Independent individuals try to maintain the maximum distance, practically without bending their hand when shaking hands.

Laying hands behind the back

Refers to the gestures of a confident person. When a person puts his hands behind his back, he unconsciously opens up vulnerable parts of the body, such as the neck, heart and stomach. This posture is usually adopted by police officers, high officials and chiefs. You can benefit from this gesture: By placing your hands behind your back in times of stress, you will feel confident and calm.

However, in a pose where the hands are folded behind the back, an additional gesture may appear that will completely change the picture. If a person at the same time wraps his fingers around his wrist and squeezes them tightly, then he feels anger or disappointment. The higher the wrist area with the fingers, the more negative feelings he experiences, and also loses control of himself.

Arms crossed on the chest

A universal gesture, something like a "defensive" posture that protects from the outside world. In crowded places, you can see him quite often: at a bus stop, in a queue, metro or bus. Feeling safe and uncomfortable are reasons for crossed arms. In addition, a person crosses his arms on his chest when he disagrees with something.

If you will be nodded in response, but keep "defense" with the help of your hands, it means that the interlocutor is actually against what you are talking about. In this case, you should find out the reason for his disagreement and position the person towards you with a gesture with open palms.

History of origin

In Christianity, certain positions and movements of the hands were used for oaths and prayers, Muslims endowed each palm and all phalanges of the fingers with letters of the alphabet. Secret Masonic signs denoted concepts known only to a select few brothers. The movements of the palms in emblems, art, fortune-telling had their own significance. Many did not change at all, some were given a different explanation.

Now it is impossible to imagine any conversation or interesting conversation, performed without active hand movements. Moreover, the swings and explanations can be either intuitive, unconscious, expressing emotions, or specially selected, carrying specific information. Let's consider the most often used with their meaning.

Hands in pockets

Many of us, even in childhood, had to hear the remark of parents: "Take your hands out of your pockets, this is not decent." Indeed, a person who, during a conversation, hides his brushes deeper, can hardly be called well-mannered. But often such a gesture betrays a desire to hide something. Most likely, the interlocutor does not say a lot, openly lies, or his reaction to the conversation does not correspond to what is being demonstrated.

A similar reaction is observed in shy people who simply do not know where to put their hands during a conversation and are afraid that unnecessary gestures will betray their nervousness. It is not difficult to understand this, since such a person behaves stiffly, speaks little and reluctantly, keeps his shoulders down, and his gaze is turned down.

If, when communicating, the interlocutor squeezes clenched fists into his pockets, it means that he is overwhelmed by anger, rage. A gesture means that it is difficult for a person to control negative emotions. He has exhausted all verbal arguments and is ready to move on to physical impact. Usually, the threat is reflected in facial expressions: the eyes narrow, the cheekbones are tense, the teeth are clenched.

SHAKA

In Hawaii, this gesture is applicable in many situations: when greeting and saying goodbye, expressing gratitude, and as an invitation to surf. Not only surfers greet with this gesture, but also parachutists and jiu-jitsu wrestlers. It also means the expression Hang loose- "relax" is perceived as a symbol of friendship and understanding between participants in different subcultures.

In Russia, "Shaka" has nothing to do with greeting. A gesture can mean talking on the phone - in this case, the little finger should be pointed down. Or an offer to drink, if accompanied by a characteristic tipping of the hand. Finally, it can mean an offer to smoke drugs, if you bring your little finger to your mouth.

What is the meaning of finger gestures

No less revelation can be gleaned from the position of the fingers on our hands. Here are some examples.

There is a fine line between a hand gesture and a finger gesture, but we will talk about those cases in which the movement of the fingers is an independent signal.

Some finger gestures are unintentional, and from their position, you can accurately read the emotional state of a person, or about his attitude to the topic of conversation.

• finger on your mouth - they are lying to you;
• during a conversation, the index finger involuntarily points towards another person - a clear sign of dominance;
• index finger up - you should be wary of such a person, since the gesture is often used by parents in relation to a negligent child;
• fingers are straight and tightly pressed to each other - the person has made a firm decision to achieve his goal and he does not care about sentiment;
• fingers squeeze the wrist or palm of the other hand - the interlocutor is furious, trying to restrain his emotions;
• fingers clenched into a fist from time to time - a clear sign of a hidden threat.

Palmistry marks on the hand that are rare

If you are interested in palmistry, the signs on the hand and their meaning are the first thing you have to get acquainted with. Descriptions and interpretations of the main and additional lines rarely carry great difficulties although, of course, everything comes with experience. Many palmists have difficulty interpreting rare signs on the palms, and you will get to know them in this article.

One of the rare signs on the palm is an interrupted and curved life line. She is often called death line and is considered one of the signs of death. Such a line promises fatal death at a young age. If it appears suddenly, you need to think about whether you are in any danger. In most cases, corrective palmistry helps.

Double line of life usually speaks of a greater average reserve of vital energy, longevity and good health.

Celibacy ring- This is a double ring around the little finger. It indicates that you will not be able to live in a full marriage. It is not known what exactly fate has in store for you, here you need to look at the meaning of other lines of the hand. This can be either a damage to the "crown of celibacy" or a voluntary decision.

There is a rare sign on the palm called grain of wheat... It is located on the joint of the right finger closest to the nail and looks like a grain. Such a sign indicates that the owner of the hand will never starve. He may not become rich, but he will not have to need.

Money triangle is another rare sign. It portends unprecedented wealth and a notable ability to make money. This is a sign of wealth and success in all matters. He endows a person with an extraordinary mind and luck in love affairs. Such people never feel needy, build strong relationships in marriage and have happy children.

Trident on the hill of Jupiter or Apollo- success, fame, glory. Your ideas will mean as much to society as you do. In any case, the future is expected to be happy, unless you are afraid of popularity. Often it also means protection by higher powers or other patrons.

Cross under the index finger is relatively rare. People who are interested in magic and often achieve considerable success in its study have such a mark. Perhaps you are a future healer or a black magician - only you decide where to direct your potential.

A dot on the line of mind indicates that you will have to experience enlightenment.

Swastika on hand- a sign of power. Such a sign can be found only on the hand of a person chosen by the highest powers. The jug-like figure speaks of a penchant for charity and the possibilities for it.

Hand movement

Palm gestures hidden and complex signal non-verbal communication which can be analyzed separately from other gestures. When a person is frank, he unconsciously opens his palms partially or completely. This phenomenon only lasts a couple of seconds, so you need to carefully watch your hands. Conversely, if he is lying, he hides his arms or crosses them over his chest to feel more confident. If you deliberately open your palms and deceive at the same time, the body will react to the inconsistency of words and gestures - sweating will begin, the eyes will go down and the lips will close tightly.

In addition to truth and lies, they are able to convey another meaning. When asked about something, look at the palms of that person. Relaxed fingers and open palm indicate goodwill and trust.

On the contrary, a lowered palm with outstretched fingers signals that a person feels his authority and puts himself in the role of a boss. However, you can not only observe the palms, but also apply their properties to your advantage - in an ordinary conversation, gesticulate more with open palms, they will cause a feeling of sincerity and please the interlocutors.

Demonstration of open palms

Open palms are associated with honesty. According to research, businessmen who do not use gestures to show open palms are less likely. People trust less those who keep their hands closed in front of them, believing that they are not completely honest, trying to hide something.

A person who asks for something is more likely to achieve his goal if he accompanies his words with a gesture with palms turned up. Such a gesture is more disposed, since it does not pose a threat. If the interlocutor sees the back of the hand, then the request will be perceived as an indication and may cause an antagonistic attitude.

Monkey fold

If you look at the hand of the average person, you can see that hearts are separate from each other. The monkey fold, on the other hand, is a merged line of the head and heart. This straight and crisp line is commonly referred to as the monkey fold or Down syndrome line.

The name "monkey fold" is justified - primates usually have just such a line on their palms. It is called the Down syndrome line because it is one of the symptoms of this disease. It is quite rare - only 4% of people on one of the hands and 1% of people on both palms.

In this case, the Down syndrome line is far from always found only in patients with this disease. It is also found among healthy people who are not deprived of intelligence. They have one feature - in order to achieve success, you need to forget about everything except the industry you have chosen once. The world for such people is divided into black and white, they do not notice other options, except for the two opposite ones.

People with a monkey fold are dogmatic and do not know how to change their mind. They are impatient. There is a tendency to fanaticism, most often religious, may be addicted to alcohol or drugs, have manic tendencies. But the monkey sign can also mean simply dedication to your favorite business, passion for your craft or work - it all depends on upbringing, environment and other factors.

The monkey fold promises a lot of suffering associated with the physical condition of a person. These can be mental disorders, cardiovascular diseases, memory problems, mental defects - in general, everything related to diseases of the head and heart.

Prison sign on palmistry hand

In palmistry, the sign of a prison on the hand is almost an entirely invented phenomenon. There is a sign with a similar meaning, but it does not only promise imprisonment without the possibility of choosing or getting rid of such a fate.

Such a sign is a square on the line of life or a square or rectangle attached to it. Sometimes it is also found on the hill of Venus. If you have such a sign, it is better to avoid criminal ways of making money - despite the fact that the value is not limited to prison, the probability is still high.

A square means any restriction. Of course, it could also be a prison. But most often they mean the army, study in a closed school, a long illness that will drive a person to bed. If other signs on the hand indicate religiosity, a square on the hand can portend a departure to a monastery.

Handshake

When people greet each other through a handshake, they convey information about their character and determine in advance the outcome of their meeting. There are three types of handshakes:

• Superiority: During this handshake, the other person's hand is above your hand and is turned slightly downward with the palm of the hand. At the same time, he tightly wraps your hand with his fingers. Such a greeting communicates that he is in control of the situation and feels that he is in charge. In 80% of handshakes, it is the domineering people who reach out first.
• Submission: differs from the first handshake in that your hand is now on top and his palm is open. In this case, the other person unconsciously puts himself in the background, and the leading position goes to you.
• Equality: With this handshake, there is a struggle between two leaders - both hands are in the same position, which evokes a sense of respect and understanding.

However, you should not draw conclusions about the personality until you take into account the circumstances. For example, musicians, actors, painters and other creative individuals do not like to exchange strong handshakes, as their hands help to make a living.

Perhaps, when meeting, they touch your hand with their fingertips and this will be enough for them. There are situations when a person suffers from arthritis, then he is physically forced to shake hands slightly.

And like the deaf and dumb

Many gestures, unconsciously used in communication, are reflected in the alphabet for the deaf and dumb.

Sign languages ​​of the deaf and dumb refer to independent languages, which consist of combinations of hand and finger movements in combination with facial expressions, the position of the mouth, lips and body.

It is a mistake to believe that sign languages ​​for the deaf and dumb were invented by the hearers in order to convey information to the non-hearing. In fact, these languages ​​develop completely independently.

Moreover, in one country there may be several sign languages ​​that grammatically do not coincide with the verbal languages ​​of this country.

As practice shows, in the absence of the opportunity to use sound language as a means of communication, people instinctively begin to use gestures for this. The main means of communication for this are hands and fingers.

At the same time, deaf people have many gestures, the meaning of which can be understood by an unprepared person. For example, the word “peace” in the language of the deaf and dumb will look like hands squeezing each other, located in front of the chest, “love” is a palm raised to the lips in the form of an air kiss, and “house” is palms folded in a triangle in the form of a gable roof.

The meaning of the fingers

Each finger has the energy of a specific organ. When crossed, they intertwine.

Large

Refers to the element of Wind, sex chakra, brain, planet Mars, blue color.

The top of the finger is connected to the gallbladder, the lower part is connected to the liver. Finger massage helps to improve the functions of the brain, lymphatic system.

Pointing

Corresponds to the element of Fire, throat chakra, Jupiter, blue color.

The top is the intestines (thin), the middle is the region of the heart. Massaging is good for the stomach, spine, and helps to normalize the nerves.

Average

Refers to the element of the Earth, Manipura (navel chakra), Saturn and Earth, purple color.

The apex refers to the stomach, spleen. Massage has a good effect on the intestines, overcomes allergic reactions.

Nameless

It is interconnected with metal, Ajna (frontal chakra), the Sun, a fiery red color.

The top is the intestines (thick), the middle is the lungs. Thanks to massage, the liver, the endocrine system work better, the depressive state is removed.

Little finger

Corresponds to the element of Water, Anahata (heart chakra), Mercury, green.

The top is the ureter, the middle is the kidneys. Massaging the finger has a good effect on the heart muscle and intestines (small), removes phobias.

Important! Mudras for health should be chosen taking into account the specific disease.

Palmistry sign fish

In palmistry, the sign of the fish can be located anywhere on the palm - it does not change its meaning from the location. As you might guess, outwardly it looks like a schematic fish. It is believed that the interpretation of this symbol came to us from Indian palmistry.

People with the fish sign are tactful, delicate and polite. They are merciful and noble, combine the best qualities and possess high level morality. Such people always try to get a decent education and have high intelligence.

Most often, a person with a fish on his hand achieves a good financial situation. His higher powers are provided as a reward for spirituality, adherence to moral principles and a life of conscience. The qualities of these people are usually reflected in the choice of a profession.

In general, knowledge of rare signs on hands can tell a lot about both your life and about other people. In addition, practicing palmistry can be just a great way to have a good time with friends and girlfriends, even if you don't quite believe in the veracity of such fortune-telling.

Crossing fingers

The hand is very often used by superstitious people as a magical tool that can scare away evil spirits and attract good luck. In their understanding, crossed fingers (index and middle) have a protective power. This gesture means the unity of faith and strength, associated with the cross. One of the fingers symbolizes hope for a better outcome, and the other - help and support. Sometimes they are intertwined on both hands and hidden behind their backs in order to lie, but at the same time to avoid the punishment of higher powers.

Research by British scientists from University College shows that such actions are not unfounded. They even found scientific confirmation. In their opinion, the gesture really helps to relieve pain. But do not try to show him to the Vietnamese if you do not want to greatly offend him.

Spire-like hand position

This gesture is quite often used by self-confident individuals and people in leadership positions. You can clearly see this by looking at photos of politicians on the Internet. There are two types of spire positions: spire up and spire down.

• The first variant of the gesture is used when expressing their opinion or voicing ideas.
• The second option shows that the person is listening attentively.

But in both cases, this gesture speaks of subordination and an "all-knowing" position. Curious that successful women they use the second option in gestures, and both men. By itself, the spire-like position of the arms is considered a positive gesture, but if a chain of negative gestures followed it (crossing the arms over the chest or the leg thrown over the other leg), then it also becomes negative.

Several stories about the occurrence of hand gestures

Today, many of the symbols displayed with the hands have an international registration, and are equally understandable for New Zealand Maori and African Masai. Why did it happen?

Why do the military put a hand to the head to greet, or to praise a person, we raise our thumb up, and to offend - the middle one? The answers to these questions came to us from the past. Let us analyze the history of the occurrence of some of these gestures in more detail.

1. Thumb up. Shows that everything is fine, and you are great. This movement came to us from antiquity. The Roman public, during gladiatorial battles, in this way signaled that for the diligence and diligence shown by the defeated slave during the battle, he could be spared. A lowered thumb did not bode well for a loser warrior. Since those times it has become a custom: the thumb points to the sky - you are at a height, to the ground - you are a bit of a loser;
2. The greeting of the military when addressing the chief or when raising the flag, by offering an open palm to the head, borrowed from medieval knights... In those ancient times, in order to show the purity of their thoughts, the warriors, when they met, raised their visors, thereby demonstrating the friendliness of their plans. Another version of the emergence of this sign is associated with earlier periods of human history. In ancient times, the subjects, in order to show that only the sun is higher than their ruler, when meeting with the autocrat, covered their eyes with their hand, thereby demonstrating humility. Over time, the form of the gesture has changed slightly, but the content has remained unchanged. People in uniform show their respect and adherence to the authorities or the state symbol by raising their hands to their heads;
3. An outstretched hand or handshake. The appearance of this greeting is easy to explain. In ancient times, the outstretched hand, without weapons, symbolized your peace plans and respect;
4. Middle finger raised up. There are at least two explanations for the appearance of this obscene gesture. According to one version, the ancient Greeks showed this symbol to those with whom they would like to carry out actions, the meaning of which reflects what we mean by demonstrating this gesture today. Another option goes back to the beginning of the 15th century, when during the French-English battle of Azincourt, French soldiers chopped off the middle fingers of a captured English archer so that they could not subsequently shoot at them aimingly. Naturally, those of the English who could not be caught by the vile Frenchmen from a safe distance showed them their middle fingers, thereby showing their disdain and courage. Why didn't the French just kill the prisoners? The question remains open;
5. The so-called goat. A symbol that distinguishes true metalheads from the people around them. In one version, it is said that the sign originated in the midst of the ancient Vikings, and symbolized the Scandinavian rune that protects its owner from the evil eye. According to another version, this is the "folding" of Soviet convicts, who, in order not to go to work, simply cut their tendons, and the hand took this shape spontaneously. Today, this symbol of coolness says that the person showing him is a principled "thief in law" and the popcorn scattered in the cinema, he will not collect;
6. The well-known American OK. This gesture can be different depending on the part of the world in which you are. In some nations, it symbolizes that your affairs are in perfect order, in others it means that you are "complete zero", and in some it shows problems with the large intestine. According to one of the most plausible versions, this sign is borrowed from non-verbal language Native American people - Indians, who thus showed their fellow tribesmen, the absence of problems.

Laying hands behind the head

The habit of throwing your hands behind your head is characteristic of self-confident people who love to show their superiority. This gesture annoys many at a subconscious level, since it immediately betrays a snob in the interlocutor. Putting your hands behind your head during a conversation is a gesture that demonstrates confidence and superiority. If at the same time a person sits in a relaxed position, crossing his legs, then you have an amateur. As a rule, a similar gesture is used when communicating with subordinates or peers in status.

The origin of such a pose is unknown, but psychologists are sure that in this way a person seems to plunge into an imaginary chair, while relaxing with his whole body. This manner of sitting does not always have a negative connotation. Often, a person who is tired of work or sitting for a long time throws his hands on the back of his head, stretching with his whole body. With such a gesture, he demonstrates that he feels quite comfortable in your society.