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An extended list of some common Italian hand gestures

Italian hand gestures
  1. Finger Purse: Pinching the fingers together with the thumb and moving the hand up and down. This gesture can express a question or disbelief, like asking “What do you want?” or “What are you saying?”

  2. Chin Flick: Brushing the hand under the chin in an outward flick signals a lack of concern or care, roughly equivalent to saying “I don’t care” or “It doesn’t matter to me.”

  3. Hand Chop: The edge of one hand chopping into the open palm of the other, typically used to emphasize a point or signal something important.

  4. Fingers Crossed: Similar to many cultures, crossing one’s fingers can represent a wish for good luck.

  5. “Perfect” Gesture: Joining the tips of the thumb and index finger into a circle, with the other fingers extended, signifies that something is perfect or excellent.

  6. “Crazy” Gesture: Tapping the index finger against the temple to indicate that someone is crazy or not thinking straight.

  7. “I’m Watching You” Gesture: Pointing the index and middle finger towards the eyes, then directing them at someone else, meaning “I’m watching you” or “I’ve got my eyes on you.”

  8. “Enough” or “Too Much” Gesture: Holding the hands outstretched in front of the body and quickly moving them up and down, often used to signal that something is too much or overwhelming.

  9. “Fear” Gesture: Biting the index finger or fist, indicating fear or concern, often done in a playful manner.

  10. “Silence” Gesture: Placing a finger vertically over the lips indicating the need for silence or secrecy.

  11. “Drinking” Gesture: Mimicking holding and tipping a small glass towards the mouth, indicating the desire to go for a drink, or sometimes implying that someone drinks a lot.

  12. “Money” Gesture: Rubbing the thumb against the index and middle fingers to discuss money or imply something is expensive.

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