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Certain gestures that are innocent in the United States mean something completely different (and offensive) overseas. Avoid these 10 hand signals when you’re traveling abroad! 在美国无害的某些手势在国外表达的意思是完全不同的（甚至是有攻击性的）。当你在国外旅行时，别做这10个手势！ Turns out making a circle with your index finger and thumb is not OK in certain countries. In France, for example, it means “zero” or “worthless.” In Venezuela, Turkey, and Brazil, it’s a vulgar slang that will offend pretty much anyone you flash it at. Avoid Using In: Turkey, Brazil, Venezuela, and France. 在某些国家用食指和拇指绕成一个圈是不好的。例如，在法国，这表示“零”或者“毫无价值”。在委内瑞拉，土耳其和巴西，这是一个粗俗俚语，几乎会得罪所有你对他做这个手势的人。在土耳其、巴西、委内瑞拉、和法国请避免使用。 Trying to order two beers from the bartender or wish someone peace in the United Kingdom,Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand? Make sure that when you have your index and middle fingers pointed up in the V shape, your palm is facing outward. Otherwise, you’re giving the equivalent of the middle finger. Avoid Using In: United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand. 想向酒保处点两杯啤酒或在英国、爱尔兰、澳大利亚或新西兰希望有人得到安宁？确保你用你的食指和中指摆出V型，并且手掌向外。否则，就相当于竖中指。在英国、澳大利亚、爱尔兰和新西兰避免使用这一手势。 | 
