
4. The Phillipines 菲律宾
Gesture: Rest your chin on one hand.
手势:下巴靠在一只手上。
Meaning: Express "loss in business".
意义:表示“生意上的损失”。
Gesture: Bow with one hand extended downwards.
手势:身体微倾,向下伸手。
Meaning: A way to say ‘excuse me’ when passing between people.
意义:穿越人群时表达“借过”的一种方式。
Gesture: Wiggle your index finger, palm up.
手势:手掌朝上,摇动食指。
Meaning: Used to beckon dogs-rude if aimed at people.
意义:召唤狗的手势——召唤人则很无礼。

5. Nepal 尼泊尔
Gesture: Hold one hand in front of you, palm forwards, and swivel your wrist.
手势:举起一只手,手掌朝前,转动手腕。
Meaning: No (equivalent to shaking your head in the west).
意义:表达否定(相当于西方的摇头)。
Gesture: Pointing using chin.
手势:用下巴指示方向。
Meaning: Pointing at an object of conversation, rather than using the finger.
意义:用于指示谈话中的物品,而不是用手来指。
Gesture: Press hands together in front of your chest, in praying posture.
手势:胸前双手合十,做祈祷状。
Meaning: Formal greeting.
意义:正式的问好。