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Mexican Hand Gestures

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This is kind of a touchy subject. Most nationalities have distinct hand gestures for from "come here" to "bug off". Mexico, also, has its own.
I just came across:
A Lesson in Mexican Gestures | Gadling.com
which forever swore me off forming on O sign with my thumb and forefinger to signify ok.
Any more insights?
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In most cases (especially Muslim) never show the bottom of your feet to your guest or hust or in public. The very American gesture of leaning back and putting one's feet up his a gesture of great disrespect in most Muslim and African cultures. In Vietnamese Culture to term someone 'my lai' is to tell them they are the 'dirt beneath your feet'. Pointing one's finger at someone is a dangerous gesture in many cultures, as well.
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