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Old Oct 10th, 2006 | 09:05 AM
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Italian hand gestures explained (video)

Here is an entertaining video about the most popular Italian hand gestures and their meaning:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVCuyrPk7P4
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Old Oct 10th, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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Very cute.

As a Texan, however, I guess I have now learned not to flash the Hook'em Horns sign to anyone while in Italy, lol!
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Old Oct 10th, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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The second down signal from the referee could also be misinterpreted.

I wonder what an Italian thinks of a baseball catcher's hand signals to the pitcher and the infielders?

Some of them could cause a riot in Rome.
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Old Oct 11th, 2006 | 11:54 PM
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Yup, it's hard to be a Texan in Italy. I once saw Isabella Rossellini on the Daily Show, she mentioned George Bush's frequent use of a rude hand sign!

Also check out Russell Peters' bit on Italians and Indians: http://youtube.com/watch?v=r7M9xFI2lZQ
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Old Oct 12th, 2006 | 04:25 AM
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Oh, I don't know Kopp--it might come in handy, lol. ;-) What a hoot!
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Old Oct 12th, 2006 | 05:36 AM
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Deidre - too funny! I'm sending this to my Indian friend. She'll love it!

Hey AnnMarie - you're probably right about that!

How's your Italy trip planning coming along? December, right?

We've decided to go back again in March/April. Woo-hoo!

Maybe we should have a GTG to practice our hand gestures!
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Old Oct 12th, 2006 | 05:42 AM
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cute
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Old Oct 12th, 2006 | 08:44 AM
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As an italian about to go to India that was definitely useful!!
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Old Oct 12th, 2006 | 09:29 AM
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bookmarking. Loved a couple of the gestures. Now, how to incorporate them at work. Hmmm
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