Assertion: hand gesture | /r/HasAspect | meaning
Facets:
value: in cultures
type: LOCATION
value: in other countries
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: Though many western countries recognize a "thumbs up" gesture as an affirmative sign or sign of approval, in Australia it is considered a rude gesture having a meaning similar to that of a raised middle finger.
text: Hand gestures and body gestures can have meanings in other countries and cultures that are not what you think they are -- for instance, an "OK" sign in the United States is a circle made with the thumb and forefinger;