The charm of Italian gestures - Il fascino dei gesti italiani
Italy is known throughout the world for its rich culture, art, cuisine... and for its gestures! Anyone who has had the opportunity to interact with an Italian knows how expressive they are when communicating, and gestures are an essential part of this expressiveness. In this article we will explore some of the most common Italian gestures and their meanings, along with some interesting facts about how the same gestures can be interpreted differently in other cultures. 1. The 'What do you want'? If you happen to see an Italian speaking, you have probably noticed this gesture. By joining all the fingers of the hand with the thumb, a sort of cone is formed that moves up and down. This gesture expresses confusion or frustration and can be translated as ' what do you want ' or 'what are you saying'. It is one of the most iconic symbols of being Italian. 2. The hand under the chin - I don't care By placing the fingers of the hand, excluding the thumb, under the c...