Class Activity Non-Verbal Messages by Mohamed Faiz Mohamed Hadli https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l Post an example of a UNIQUE body language/hand gestures used by certain cultures. Don't forget to tell us what they mean. en-us 2021-09-14 05:27:53 UTC 2026-02-07 07:20:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f91d.png Faiz Hadli faizhadli https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3097446059 The V sign is offensive in British culture as it means 'up yours'. It is used to show contempt and defiance.

]]> 2024-09-02 01:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3097446059 https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779837990 by extending the thumb index finger and pinky finger while holding the middle and ring finger dowm and palm facing out words represents “i love you” in sign language

]]> 2026-02-06 07:50:59 UTC https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779837990 https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779838393 In Chile this sign means “F*ck you” and will cause fights


]]> 2026-02-06 07:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779838393 Vicky Lydia misbah https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779838563 The " love you" hand gesture (W), featuring an extended thumb, index finger, and pinky, originates from American Sign Language (ASL) in the United States. It was developed by combining the manual signs for the letters "", "L",

, and "Y".

]]> 2026-02-06 07:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779838563 Agatha https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779838895 This sign means "I love you" in the Myanmar culture

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]]> 2026-02-06 07:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779839680 https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779839813 Considered as « up yours » which is an insult rather than a gesture of approval

]]> 2026-02-06 07:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779839813 https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779839830 L means Loser. The L gesture is an american pop culture gesture. It has been referenced in music videos like smash mouth’s allstar. It was believed to be popularised by the american film ace ventura: pet detective.

]]> 2026-02-06 07:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779839830 Charlotte https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779840005 The ‘Ok’ sign means fine in the US however it is offensive in Brazil

]]> 2026-02-06 07:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779840005 https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779840134 The thumbs up in west Africa is equivalent to a middle finger!

]]> 2026-02-06 07:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779840134 https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779840254 🫰🏻 in Korea means love and gratitude toward fans

]]> 2026-02-06 07:53:05 UTC https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779840254 Ee Shayne https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779840800 This gesture means goodluck in America

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]]> 2026-02-06 07:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779842614 https://padlet.com/faizhadli/x17nipvzdbn6gc3l/wish/3779844295 In China this gesture show ‘eight’ which mean is considered to be lucky number

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