Although some gestures, such as the ubiquitous act of pointing, differ little from one place to another, most gestures do not have invariable or universal meanings but connote specific meanings in particular cultures. A single emblematic gesture can have very different significance in different cultural contexts, ranging from complimentary to highly offensive.
A comprehensive Wikipedia list... List of Gestures
From "Air Quotes" to the "Vulcan Salute"... Who knew we had so many?
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