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The Gestural Lexicon: When Hand Signs Become Words
We do it without thinking: a thumbs-up for a job well done, a wave to say hello. But these hand signs are more than simple movements; they are ’emblematic gestures,’ a silent vocabulary with the power of words. This exploration delves into the fascinating world of gestural lexicons, revealing how a friendly ‘okay’ in one country can be a grave insult in another.
