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elsewhere would be obscene?

● passing objects or gesturing with your left hand is an offense in many countries?

● you are expected to smack and suck loudly at dinner in some culture>

● you'd not talk with your hand in your pockets?

● pointing with your index finger is impolite in most cultures?

These and many other small but important facts are contained in the nonverbal world of

gestures. Let's start with gestures of approval and disapproval.

Gestures of approval

The OK sign (an "O" or circle formed by the fingers of one hand) means strong approval or

goodness in North American culture. However, as mentioned earlier it is obscene or rude in many parts of Latin America, Europe, Asia, and elsewhere. To the French, the OK gesture means "zero" or "worthless", not "fine" or "OK".

Many cultures, including France and a number of Latin American countries, show approval

by the thumb-up gesture. But in Bangladesh, the same sign means rejection, not approval! Two thumbs are better than one in Kenya, where this double sign means approval. The thumb and all fingertips pulled together ("the hand purse"), while waving toward the body, means "good" in Tunisia. Unfortunately, the same sign can also mean "Wait!"

In many parts of the world, people often use hand clapping to show thanks or positive

feelings. Greeks indicate approval or "yes" by tilting their heads to either side. Downward nodding can mean approval in Lebanon and Iran. In Tonga, raising the eyebrows indicates agreement or liking.

An Italian gesture of praise or happiness is he "", in which the person pokes his or her index

finger into the cheek and twists it. Kissing one's own fingertips is a sign of happiness, joy, and utter approval of something or someone especially in Europe and Latin America.

Gesture of Disapproval

Gestures of disapproval, dislike, or "no" are just as varied. Mexico and Costa Rica use the gesture of shaking the whole hand from side to side with the index finger extended and the palm outward. A similar gesture is used all the way in Japan.

In Bolivia and Hunduras, people wave the index finger as a negative sign. In labanon,

negativity can also be expressed by shaking the index finger from side to side.

Folks in Barbados express disgust by puckering their lips and making a sound (chupse). In

Bangladesh, the thumbs-up sign is used to show disapproval or rejection, not approval. In Greece, Iran, and Italy, a slight upward not (the head toss) shows "no".

In many countries around the globe, a common sigh for saying "Go away" is brushing the

fingers or the hand toward the irritating person or thing. No wonder it is called the "brush-off". Part IV

China is the biggest market in the world, and many countries such as Germany, the USA, the

UK and Russia do a lot of business there. Let's have a look at some important tips to help you be successful with these nationalities.

Firstly, you must be punctual with Germans. Even 5 minutes late makes a bad impression.

Being punctual is also very important in the USA. In the UK, it's important to be punctual for business meetings, but nobody expects you to be on time for a social event. Half past seven really means quarter to eight, or even eight o'clock! With Russians, always be on time, but don't be