What Does a Thumb-up Mean around the World?
Every culture has its own values. Therefore what is okay in one culture may be really offending in another culture. So, before you visit a place, you better know at least the meaning of some common gestures. The very common gesture of thumb-up may seem okay and positive in the States. But what does it mean in other places? In this article, there is a list of the meaning of thumb-up gesture in various places.
Australia: It can be tricky. When you give the thumb-up in normal manner, meaning in still or downward manner, then it means good, OK, or agree. But when you deliver it in upward motion, then you better be careful because people can perceive it as an insult.
Canada: OK, good, I agree.
China: Good.
Egypt: Good, it’s perfect.
France: OK.
Germany: Well done.
Greece: Good job, congratulations.
Iran: It’s not a good gesture to make. I may even be very offensive.
Iraq: The meaning is the same with the one in Iran. Better not show this gesture if you are visiting there.
Ireland: Good. OK. Approval sign.
Italy: OK, a go sign.
Japan: The gesture is not common, but it means good.
New Zealand: Yes, good, or something positive.
Russia: Good, well done.
Spain: OK, good.
Thailand: A obscene gesture.
Turkey: This gesture is not used.
UK: OK, good, great.
USA: Great, awesome.
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