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In the war, the archers would shoot the advancing enemy. The enemy were threatening to cut off the archers' middle fingers if they lost. When the archers' army won, the archers stuck their finger up at the enemy as if to say 'na na nana na, we've still got our fingers!' Unfortunately, now, it means something a lot worse.* *For those of you who don't know what it means, it means ***************. (ittle kids use this site too you know!)
Yes, finger pointing is considered to be rude.
If you must 'point out' something use polite and brief hand gestures, a nod of your head in the direction of the person or object, or even a glance with your eyes.
- It is fine to point at a point of interest such as a building; scenery, etc., but it is not nice to point at a person because it singles them out. Generally pointing gives the person being pointed at reason to worry they are being talked about.
- Generally, prohibitions against pointing go back to times when people believed others could put curses on them by pointing (showing the demons where they were). The prohibitions are less important nowadays, and are largely ignored in many segments of the population, provided that the person is not too close, or acting in an aggressive manner.
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Is finger pointing rude?
Yes, finger pointing is considered to be rude. If you must 'point out' something use polite and brief hand gestures, a nod of your head in the direction of the person or object, or even a glance with your eyes.
Why do Chinese people point with an open hand rather than one finger?
Pointing with an open hand is considered more polite and respectful in Chinese culture compared to pointing with a single finger, which can be seen as aggressive or rude. Using an open hand is a way to avoid confrontation and maintain harmony in social interactions.
What are the five main parts of your hand?
thumb, point finger, middle finger, ring finger and little finger
Before you point your finger make sure your hands are clean?
Before you point your finger make sure your hands are clean
Is the index finger the middle finger?
No, the index finger is next to the thumb. Then the middle finger. Then the ring finger. Then the little finger, sometimes called pinky. no its the one between the middle finger and the thumb. The one you point it.
In Europe is it impolite to point your finger?
Yes, it is.
Which finger is the pointer finger?
The pointer finger is also known as the index finger and is the second finger from the thumb on a human hand. It is commonly used to point at things or touch objects.
What is the approximate age that a baby starts to point and poke with its index finger?
A baby starts to poke and point with its index finger at 8-9 months old.
Why cant you point with your index finger?
because its rude
What if a person runs their finger on your palm when shaking your hand?
An idication that they want a more intimate physical relatioship. This is considered crude behavior in polite society.
How do you break up with a guy that loves you to death?
You just have to be straight forward, honest, polite and to the point.
How do you break it off with someone?
Be straight forward, honest, empathetic and polite - keep it simple and to the point.
