Yes, I think that in Greece at least it is a vulgar gesture. See Desmond
Morris's Manwatching Book (from memory),
jo
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Winkler, Arnold F [SMTP:Arnold.Winkler@unisys.com]
> Sent: 28 January 1998 12:55
> To: Multiple Recipients of
> Subject: International gestures - help needed
>
> Friends,
>
> This is an unusual request on these lists, but I know that some of you
> will have an answer to the following question:
>
> We are planning an advertisement that would show a person making the
> OK
> gesture (thumb and index finger in a circle with other 3 fingers
> straight). Could this be misconstrued as a vulgar gesture in some
> parts
> of the world?
>
> Is there a listing of what gestures are appropriate?
>
> Your input is very much appreciated.
> Thanks and regards
> Arnold F. Winkler - Standards Management
> Tel: 610-648-2055, (Unisys NET-385-2055)
> Fax: 610-695-5473
> E-mail : Arnold.Winkler@unisys.com
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