These Simple Hand Gestures Might Be Highly Misunderstood Abroad

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Anyone knows the thumbs-up sign from Facebook that showing your like or approval. But in Afghanistan, Iran, parts of Italy and Greece it means “up yours”. So if you’re traveling to one of these countries and trying to hitchhike you should reconsider before sticking out your thumb. You might not come very far …

Offended countries: Afghanistan, Iran, parts of Italy, and Greece.

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