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2. Fist-and-palm - Wikipedia

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   Republic of China (Taiwan) president Tsai Ing-wen greeting with the fist-and-palm gesture.. The fist-and-palm gesture, also known as gongshou (Chinese: 拱手; pinyin: Gǒngshǒu), or zuoyi (Chinese: 作揖; pinyin: Zuòyī) in Chinese, is a traditional Chinese ceremonial gesture or salute used for greeting or showing respect.

3. Two-finger salute - Wikipedia

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   The two-finger salute is a salute given using only the middle and index fingers, while bending the other fingers at the second knuckle, and with the palm facing the signer. This salute is used by the Polish Armed Forces , other uniformed services in Poland , and, in some countries, the Cub Scouts .

4. Salute - Wikipedia

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   The official instruction for stationary salute states: "The right hand is quickly raised straight up to the headgear. The fingers straight but not stiff next to each other, the little finger edge facing forward. One or two finger tips lightly resting against the right part of the headgear (visor), so that the hand does not obstruct the eye.

5. Ring (jewellery) - Wikipedia

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   The fourth digit or ring finger of the left hand has become the customary place to wear betrothal, engagement and wedding rings in much of the world, though in certain countries the right hand finger is used. [14] This custom was practically established as norm during World War II. [15] The use of the fourth finger of the left hand (the 'ring ...

6. List of gestures - Wikipedia

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   Both hands are held up, palms toward the congregation, with the fingers grouped in twos – the little and ring fingers together, the index and second fingers together, and the tips of the two thumbs touching. The golf clap, unlike applause, is a timid and practically silent clapping of the palms together, to silently approve of something. It ...

7. Pinky ring - Wikipedia

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   Because of masculine limitations, men were encouraged to wear a second ring if they desired, but it was to be worn on top of the wedding band so as to keep both rings confined to one finger. [20] It appears the custom for men to wear their two rings on the left pinky was purely British and German; in America, men either followed the British ...