A hand gesture is arguably the most effective form of expression, whether you re defaming a friend's mother or telling a perfect stranger to get lost. Learn how to go beyond just flipping the bird with this illustrated guide to rude hand gestures all around the world, from asking for sex in the Middle East to calling someone crazy in Italy. Detailed photographs of hand models and subtle tips for proper usage make Rude Hand Gestures of the World the perfect companion for globe-trotters looking to offend.
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Romana Lefevre is an Austin, Texas-based writer. She spends half of the year traveling the world studying offensive language patterns of different cultures.
Daniel Castro is a San Francisco-based photographer.
Daniel Castro is a San Francisco-based photographer.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This humor book is filled with gestures from around the world... sure to insult, entice or just aggravate others without even knowing the language. The book has photos of models illustrating the gestures, along with a written description of each and the rational behind each. Funny and rude at once it is a good introduction to the most common form of sign language.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By midwurstener
Format:Paperback
This is one of the finest books about international hand gestures that I have ever read. I heartily give it a thumbs up!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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A great teaching aid as I am now able to communicate clearly with all of my neighbors and fellow commuters in the richly diverse areas of my city.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
A fun, informative
This book is short and very pictographic (as intended). I found it a fun read and often share it around to colleagues and friends looking for a laugh. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Chris Giddings
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very funny for what I needed it for, but a little small and...
I got this book for my roommate for Christmas after I found out that she had taken a sign language class. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Meg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Book
Title says all. Now I know what to do if I go to another country and someone pulls one of these guestures on me.
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Awesome
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amusing and informative
Amusing and informative. Worth the not very much money it costs. Much appreciated as a stocking stuffer type Christmas present for the right people.
Published 4 months ago by Tiznow
1.0 out of 5 stars
Signs seem to be all made up
I didn't actually buy the book, but I've seen an excerpt of it on a news website. They provided ten samples of signs from the book and I can say with confidence that at least the... Read more
Published 20 months ago by :: ultranol ::
