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There are thousands of sign languages and possibly millions of gestures in human communication but not all of them have a name. Some are understood everywhere, some are understood everywhere but differently, and some are linked to cultures or groups of people (the deaf + cults, sports, gangs, colleges, etc. + professions where noise, distance or secrecy require their use: diving;military;cranes;shipping, etc.). Please add more if you know them by (English) name.

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  • gulyasrobi commented on the list fun---gestures

    There are thousands of gestures in human communication. Some are understood everywhere, some are understood everywhere but differently and some are linked to cultures or groups of people. Please add more if you know them by (English) name.

    August 30, 2012

  • tankhughes commented on the list fun---gestures

    When motorcyclists pass each other going in different directions, they tell each other if there's a cop speed trap ahead by patting the top of their helmets. https://www.motorcyclelegalfoundation.com/motorcycle-hand-signals-chart/ If they have no news, they just give a finger gun salute down low to say "hey, you on motorcycle too. nice."

    My other favorite brief connection gesture is city bus drivers doin a little two-fingers-to-the-head salute when they pass by each other on their routes.

    March 23, 2022