Oct 4, 2016 ● Jessie Liu

Hand Gestures Around the World and Their Meanings

If you're looking to travel abroad, it can seem stressful dealing with the language barrier between you and the locals. Learning a new language is not an easy thing to do especially if you don't have a lot of time to spare. So rather than cramming a bunch of phrases last minute, why not learn how to communicate without saying a single word? The infographic below presents hand gestures around the world and their meanings. All you have to do is master a few simple hand gestures and identify the one pertaining to the country you're visiting and you'll be able to communicate effectively without cramming a ton of phrases last minute.

Source:[BusinessInsider]

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