Body language

Hi, I’m Yuka.
I learned body language　again in cross-cultural communication class this　week. I’ m going to introduce some of them.

When people form their thumbs and forefingers into circles with the other three fingers splayed upward in the US, it means “OK” or “No problem”. This is the same as Japan. However, when people form their thumbs and forefingers into circles with the other three fingers splayed downward and horizontally, it means “money” in Japan. Though their body language is alike, the meanings of them differ completely.
Also, the body language meant “crazy” in the US means “telephone call” in Argentina. I was very surprised at the difference of meanings.
I wonder there is same body language in different culture through this class.

By the way, many Japanese people do peace sign for pictures. In the class, the teacher asked us why Japanese people do peace sign. However, anybody didn’t answer reasons. I didn’t know, either…
What do you pose for pictures? I want to know. Please tell me if any!

See you…