What are the differences between Chinese and Japanese gestures?

Gestures are body language. Gestures have different meanings in different countries and regions. When using gestures to express numbers, the Chinese extend their index finger to express "1", while Europeans and Americans extend their thumbs to express "1"; the Chinese extend their index and middle fingers to express "2", and Europeans and Americans extend their thumbs and index fingers to express "1". 2", and extend your middle finger, ring finger and little finger in sequence to express "3", "4", and "5". Chinese people can use five fingers of one hand to express the numbers 6 to 10, while Europeans and Americans use two hands to express 6 to 10. For example, spread out the five fingers of one hand and add the thumb of the other hand to "6". ”, and so on. In China, extending the index finger and bending the knuckle forward means "9", but the Japanese use this gesture to mean "stealing". The Chinese gesture for "10" is to clench your right hand into a fist. In countries such as Britain and the United States, it means "good luck" or a close relationship with someone.

Stretch out one hand and place the index finger and thumb in a circle. Americans use this gesture to mean "OK", which means "praise and promise"; in India, it means "correct"; in In Thailand, it means "no problem"; in Japan, Myanmar, and South Korea, it means "money"; in France, it means "insignificant" or "worthless"; Buddhists in Sri Lanka make the same gesture with their right hand and put it under their chin chest, and at the same time bowing the head slightly to express the hope that the other party "take care of yourself"; in Brazil, Greece and Sardinia, Italy, it means that this is a disgusting and dirty gesture; in Malta, it is a silent sentence. Vicious curse words.

Chinese people often straighten their thumbs and curl up the other four fingers to show appreciation; raising their little fingers shows contempt. The Japanese use their thumb to mean "old man" and their little finger to mean "lover". In the UK, giving a thumbs up means blocking the road and asking for a ride. In countries such as Britain and the United States, the "V" gesture means "victory" and "success"; in Asian and African countries, the "V" gesture generally means two things or two things.

In Europe, people are accustomed to greeting each other with their hands. The formal way is to extend your arms, palms outward, and move your fingers up and down. When Americans say hello, they wave their whole hand. If in Europe, waving the whole hand means "no" or "no". In Greece, waving one's whole hand is an insult to others, which will cause unnecessary trouble.

In short, when communicating with people from different countries, regions, and ethnic groups, you need to understand their gesture language to avoid making jokes and causing misunderstandings.

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Here: Chinese people express appreciation by straightening their thumb and curling the other four fingers; raising their little finger indicates contempt. The Japanese use their thumb to mean "old man" and their little finger to mean "lover".