Don’t get caught doing these 12 common gestures outside of the U.S.

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High five! Don’t get caught doing these 12 common gestures outside of the U.S. 3 min. It is often said that body language transcends borders. And that is quite true to a great extent. But not always. At least not when it comes to the silent gestures that we use to express a myriad of different things. What is perceived as a friendly gesture here might be seen as a very rude insult in other places. So, take a look at the following 12 cases and remember them, just in case! Read full article

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Word of the day · Jul 2, 2026 Kilter 1. good order; harmony or balance “it will take years to recover from this, to get everything back into kilter” noun/ˈkɪltər/

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