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Even just a simple head movement depends on the culture, as nodding for "yes" and shaking the head for "no" is not universal [0][1]. And this doesn't even accou
by rmetzler 7y ago
Even just a simple head movement depends on the culture, as nodding for "yes" and shaking the head for "no" is not universal [0][1].
And this doesn't even account for something like the "indian head bobble". [2]
Another example is the use of index finger and thumb to create an O. [3]
So if these very simple examples depend on the culture, I expect signing to be much more localized.
[0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nod_(gesture) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nod_(gesture)
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_shake https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_shake
[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_bobble https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_bobble
[3]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OK_gesture#Negative_connotations https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OK_gesture#Negative_connotatio...