Few realize the power they have in their hands. There are times when your own hands can save or literally betray, and all this happens without your conscious participation. Of course, if you don't know how hand language works.
A person who speaks a language nonverbal communication, has a lot of advantages over his counterpart, and is able to hear not only what the interlocutor is talking about, but also understand what he is thinking about, or what he is not talking about. But let's talk about everything in order.
Today, many symbols shown by hands have international registration, and are equally understandable to New Zealand Maori and African Maasai. Why did this happen?
Why do the military put their hand to their head to greet them, or to praise a person, we raise thumb up, and to insult - middle? The answers to these questions came to us from the past. Let's look at the stories behind some of these gestures in more detail.
- Thumbs up. Shows that everything is fine and you are doing well. This movement came to us from antiquity. The Roman public, during gladiatorial fights, in this way signaled that for the diligence and diligence shown by the defeated slave during the battle, his life could be saved. A dropped thumb did not bode well for a loser warrior. Since those times, it has been the custom: the thumb points to the sky - you are on top, to the ground - you are a bit of a loser;
- The military greeting when addressing a superior or raising a flag, by raising an open palm to the head, was borrowed from medieval knights. In those ancient times, in order to show the purity of their thoughts, warriors, when meeting, raised their visors, thereby demonstrating the friendliness of their plans. Another version of the origin of this sign is associated with more early periods human history. IN ancient times submitted, in order to show that only the sun was higher than their ruler, when meeting with the autocrat, they covered their eyes with their hands, thereby demonstrating submission. Over time, the form of the gesture has changed slightly, but the content has remained unchanged. People in uniform show their respect and commitment to their superiors or state symbol by raising your hand to your head;
- An outstretched hand when meeting, or a handshake. The origin of this greeting is explained quite simply. In ancient times, an outstretched hand, without a weapon, symbolized your peaceful plans and respect;
- Raised middle finger. There are at least two explanations for the appearance of this obscene gesture. According to one version, the ancient Greeks showed this symbol to those with whom they would like to carry out actions, the meaning of which reflects what we mean by demonstrating this gesture today. Another option goes back to the beginning of the 15th century, when during the Franco-English Battle of Agincourt, French soldiers cut off the middle fingers of captured English archers so that they could not shoot at them in the future. Naturally, those of the English who could not be caught by the vile French showed them their middle fingers from a safe distance, thereby showing their disdain and courage. Why didn't the French just kill the prisoners? The question remains open;
- The so-called goat. A symbol that distinguishes true “metalheads” from the people around them. One version says that the sign originated among the ancient Vikings, and symbolized Scandinavian rune, protecting its owner from the evil eye. According to another version, this is the “fingering” of Soviet prisoners who, in order not to go to work, simply cut their tendons, and the hand took this shape spontaneously. Today, this symbol of cool says that the person demonstrating it is a principled “legalist”, and he will not collect popcorn scattered in the cinema;
- The well-known American OK. There may be differences in this gesture depending on the part of the world you are in. For some nations, it symbolizes that your affairs are in perfect order, for others it means that you are “complete zero,” and for some it demonstrates problems with the large intestine. According to one of the most plausible versions this sign is borrowed from the non-verbal language of the native American Indians, who thus showed their fellow tribesmen that there were no problems.
Some hand gestures and their meaning
Each gesture has its own interesting and multifaceted story, however, it’s time to talk about their meaning and practical use this knowledge in everyday life.
Open palm
In most cultures open hand associated with honesty. Therefore, if you want to make people believe that you are telling the truth, it is not recommended to present your arguments with your hands clenched into fists.
At such moments, it is better to open your palms to show that you are not hiding anything.
On the other hand, be alert when someone is telling you important things with their hands in their pockets or behind their back. Hidden palms do not make sentences more believable, even if they are true. With a high degree of probability, it can be argued that your interlocutor is lying or hiding some important information from you.
Palm up and down position
The way you use your hands when communicating with others can significantly affect how they perceive your words and you. Ask a simple question with your palms up, and people will think you're asking for a favor.
On the one hand, they will not be bothered by your request, but on the other hand, they will not feel threatened or pressured by you. If you ask this question with your palms facing down, it will more likely resemble a requirement that must be fulfilled.
It can not only set the tone for any business or political meeting, but also influence its results. When two equal interlocutors shake hands, their palms remain vertical.
But if one person's palm is facing upward when shaking hands, this can be perceived as a symbolic surrender, and signify the superiority of the other person.
When talking, your interlocutor holds his hands behind his back and makes meaningless movements with them - he is not interested in you, you should stop the meaningless conversation, or move on to another topic.
What is the meaning of finger gestures
No less revelations can be gleaned from the position of the fingers on our hands. Let's give a few examples.
There is a fine line between a hand gesture and a finger gesture, but we will talk about those cases in which the movement of the fingers is an independent signal.
Some finger gestures are unintentional, and by their position you can unmistakably read what emotional state a person is in, or his attitude towards the topic of conversation.
- finger on mouth - they are lying to you;
- during conversation forefinger involuntarily points towards another person - a clear sign of dominance;
- index finger up - you should be wary of such a person, since the gesture is often used by parents in relation to a careless child;
- fingers straight and pressed tightly together - the person has made a firm decision to achieve his goal and does not care about sentiment;
- fingers squeeze the wrist or palm of the other hand - the interlocutor is furious, trying to restrain his emotions;
- fingers clenched into a fist from time to time - a clear sign of a hidden threat.
What about the deaf and dumb?
Many gestures unconsciously used in communication are reflected in the alphabet for the deaf and dumb.
Sign languages of the deaf are classified as independent languages, which consist of combinations of movements of the hands and fingers in combination with facial expressions, position of the mouth, lips and body.
It is a mistake to believe that sign languages for the deaf were invented by hearing people to convey information to those who cannot hear. In fact, these languages develop completely independently.
Moreover, in one country there may be several sign languages that do not grammatically coincide with the verbal languages of that country.
As practice shows, in the absence of the opportunity to use sound language as a means of communication, people instinctively begin to use gestures for this. The main means of communication for this are the hands and fingers.
At the same time, deaf people have many gestures, the meaning of which can be understood by an unprepared person. For example, the word “peace” in the language of the deaf and dumb will look like hands squeezing each other, located in front of the chest, “love” is a palm raised to the lips in the form of an air kiss, and “house” is palms folded in a triangle in the form of a gable roof.
Youth hand gestures and their meaning
Our children also use sign language for their communication, and the variety of these non-verbal signs is constantly enriched by the emergence of new ones. Let's give a few examples of such youth gestures, with the help of which teenagers can easily understand each other, while older people, and even middle-aged people, will remain in the dark.
Time and scientific and technological progress dictate their conditions, and this fully applies to our gestures.
Just recently, a hand folded in the shape of an English L did not mean anything, but today it is a loser, a sign signaling that you are a loser.
An extended middle finger pointing to the side can mean that you are being sent, but at the same time it can be interpreted as an invitation to sex.
With your fingers shaped like a heart, it’s simple: “I love you.” But a “horned goat” with its thumb pointed to the side means simple sympathy.
English V performed by a teenager with his face turned towards you back side palms can either mean two Colas or serve as the UK equivalent of the middle finger. And such a familiar sign as OK, but inverted, and shown at waist level or below, is an open invitation to sex.
Thanks to its specific versatility through the language of the hands and several widely used English words you can chat with a foreigner you accidentally meet on a busy street. Of course, you won’t be able to conclude a contract with him for the supply of gas equipment, but you can easily explain how to get to the nearest metro station or stadium.
Differences in the interpretation of habitual gestures in different countries
Don't rush to use your extensive knowledge of sign language when you find yourself abroad. Some common symbols may have opposite meanings in different parts of the world. And again let's look at the examples.
- If you are in France, then OK, which is common throughout the world, turns into a big, fat zero. And in Turkey, with such a gesture you will signal that your interlocutor is gay - not a very pleasant statement in a country where the majority of people are Muslims;
- Raising your thumb and extending your index finger means a loser in the sign language of teenagers, and in China this symbol represents the number eight;
- A thumbs up in Europe and America says: “Everything is cool,” and in Iran, Afghanistan and Greece this obscene gesture will be read: “I..., you..., and all your relatives...”, well, you get the idea;
- The crossed index and middle fingers protect Europeans from the evil eye, and in Vietnam this figure denotes the female genital organ;
- A hand extended forward stops all over the world and seems to say: “Wait,” and in Greece it literally translates as “Eat shit.”
If, as the proverb states, silence is golden, then continuing the association, in some countries, the absence of gestures is a diamond.
The gestures and their interpretation that you have become familiar with are not limited to the examples given. The purpose of our article is to popularize, interest and guide. Perhaps our theses will help solve small life problems. Or maybe not small.
A bit more additional information about the most popular gestures is in the next video.
The dab movement is a newfangled dance gesture that is not associated (at least in post-Soviet territory) with any traditions or rituals. Perhaps through this trick, the meaning of which at first was only guesswork:
- Rugby players “feign joy” after each successfully thrown ball;
- artists, such as rappers, use the dab hand movement to add variety to their performances;
- people united by some common idea convey the news of their successes to the general public.
Dabbing is just a fashion statement
The fashionable gesture, the meaning of which has puzzled rugby fans for so long, is quite simple to perform: with their heads bent over their arm bent at the elbow, rugby players (and rugby players) freeze in this position for a few short moments.
A gesture vaguely reminiscent of dab movement, was seen in the "fearsome dance" New Zealand rugby players invariably demonstrate to the opposing team before the start of each match. The athletes from New Zealand, as it turned out, “borrowed” this spectacle “not for the faint of heart” from their distant ancestors, who called themselves the Maori people.
Some witty fans have already given the dab a fitting name - the "stupid bow", with most fans agreeing that if only one rugby player had made the stupid gesture, no one would have noticed it.
As it turned out later, the dab movement is nothing more than the newfangled hit the dab, borrowed by US youth from African dancers. It also became known that white-skinned “dancers” make African Americans extremely nervous. As the funds report mass media, black Americans are not thrilled that a movement that is part of them national culture, "went to the masses."
The dissatisfaction of the African-American population is further aggravated by the fact that most “palefaces” do dab incorrectly.
“Parents” of dabbing. Who are they?
When asked what the dab movement means, representatives of the older generation - regulars at discos in the 1970s and 1980s - answer that dab has nothing to do with attempts to offend someone or incite ethnic hatred. The movement really came from African Americans of yesteryear, who, after sniffing the “cheerful” powder, sneezed, involuntarily leaning to the side and taking such a fashionable position today.
According to another version, dab is a body movement from hip-hop dance, which before today was not particularly popular. To perform it correctly, you need to lower your head down and bend right hand, clench the palm of the same hand into a fist and bring it to your head, while left hand remains straight and slightly extended to the left. The whole composition looks like dynamic
The reason for the interest of the Russian media in this strange and not everyone understandable dance step was... the conflict that flared up between the two popular performers Russian rap and their fans. The "Tiger" video, released by L"One, is driving Jacques-Anthony's followers crazy, not at all because of the traditional "who is better" debate, but because of the notorious gesture, or rather, because of which Russian rapper was the first to use the dab movement in his work (in in this case Jacques-Anthony claims authorship).
The founders of American dabbing are considered to be members of the group Migos. In any case, they were the first to show dab: first at concerts, and later in video clips.
What does dab movement mean?
To teach everyone how to perform this movement correctly, black rappers took the time to create numerous video lessons. According to black performers, it is necessary to bury your nose in inner part elbow bent arm, make a characteristic “sneeze” (the other hand is extended upward).
What is the meaning of this body movement that makes crowds of fans tear out their hair and clothes? Dab is a common dance gesture based on the habit of sniffing white powder from the elbow.
A funny incident happened in London
A group of young people gathered on the steps British Museum to conduct a flash mob, during which everyone present planned to perform the dab movement. A man who happened to be nearby also decided to take part. He raised his hand, but, misinterpreting the purpose of such a large meeting, instead of “debating”, he reproduced the SS salute.
Victoria Azarenka has had an impressive start to the year: a title at the Brisbane tournament and only five games lost in three matches at the Australian Open is proof of this. At the same time, she began to celebrate her first victory in the 2016 season with a special movement, which can already be considered her new feature.
Many fans still do not fully understand what this movement is and what it means. The Belarusian herself told reporters this:
“It's called a dab. This is from American football, a dance in honor of victory, there are a lot of funny things like that. Very entertaining. I like. Cam Newton, with whom we share an agent, launched this tradition to the masses. So I just wanted the agent to laugh. And then Cam found out I was doing that. Well, I don’t know, in general. I think it's just cool."
What is a dab?
This feature started in Atlanta over the summer thanks to the rap group Migos. The original name is Biсth Dab and everything looks quite complicated, so sports fans get only the simplest and most characteristic movements.
American football
It is believed that Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was the first to invent and introduce the so-called Dab Dance into the sport. This is how he and his teammates celebrate their successes on the field.
His friends and associates continued the tradition.
Kansas City defensive end Mike DeVito:
The coaches and even the general manager did not stand aside.
This is how Andy Reid celebrates the Chiefs making the playoffs:
Washington Redskins general manager Scot McLaughan celebrates his team's rise to first place in the division:
Urben Mayer of Ohio State:
Basketball
Debate from Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James ahead of the start of the new NBA season:
Deb played by Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell D'Angelo:
Football
The headliner of Dab Dance in Europe is Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba.
Pogba on vacation:
After Juventus' first game of the year:
Pogba at the FIFA ceremony in Zurich:
Deb as a lifestyle:
Debate from Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard:
The dab entered the Premier League thanks to Nathaniel Clyne, Jordan Ibe and Romelu Lukaku:
The Bundesliga was introduced to the dab thanks to Jerome Boateng:
A best team League 1, PSG, is already dancing almost in in full force:
Tennis
As for tennis, in addition to Victoria Azarenka, the 22nd racket, American Jack Sock, scored a dabbing in mid-January. But he turned out to be too modest.
Well, Victoria introduced the dab to tennis before Soka, using such a gesture for the first time after her opening victory at the tournament in Brisbane.
Vika continued the tradition in Melbourne, so this can already be considered her feature:
Victoria and Cam Newton share the same agent - Carlos Fleming. Whether this had an impact or not, yesterday in the ESPN studio Victoria said that Cam Newton approved of her dab: “Cam said he recognized his own and that my style of performance was approved.”
In 2016 we see a new Victoria Azarenka, and I'm not talking about changes in tennis, I'm talking about her inner state of harmony, which she seems to have found. She learned to love herself and accept her flaws. She wants to show her real self.
“Not many people know me, the real me, they just see what I am like on the court,” she says. - I fight on the court, I swear, I dance, I’m just a rebel, whatever, but in fact I’m a deep person, I’m interested in the most different topics and I found a way to show my true self.”
“For example, I created a video. I directed it, my friend and I wrote the music. I do myself. Perhaps not many people have the courage and creativity enough to do this, but I want to appear the new kind athlete in the world, and in the tennis world in particular. We lack personalities, different personalities, passionate personalities.”
Is it because people are afraid to show themselves as different from everyone else, and for this they will be judged or neglected? “I think this is a huge problem with social media right now. You are so easily criticized, but if you pay attention to all this, you will never become great. You're just trying to fit in, and I don't want to fit in, I want to stand out."
Bringing something new to your sport is not a way to stand out? Thanks to the efforts of Victoria, the dab is gaining momentum among tennis fans, and this image of Vicky is already circulating on the Internet:
- For now, yes. - she answered the reporters.
- For luck?
- Just. I don't believe in luck. I believe I'm working hard.
The Belarusian performed the most fashionable dance of the year on the Australian courts. Will it reach Belarusian sports grounds? Wait and see!
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In this article I would like to talk about such a fashionable Dub gesture now. What does Dub gesture mean?? However, first I recommend reading several interesting articles on the topic of fashionable jargon Pipidastra, Twerk, B-Boy, Beatmaker, etc.
Many are now perplexed and are trying to Google the answer to the question of what the Dub movement means. You need to understand that this gesture was invented among rappers of the trap and crunk crowd, such as Migos, Skippa Da Flippa, Rich The Kid etc. Most likely, Dub dance originated in Atlanta, but this is not a fact.
Now the dance has become so famous that questions have certainly arisen about it, both among schoolchildren and adults. In fact, the Dub has essentially become the dominant dance of the summer. 2016
of the year. Someone without understanding could see LeBron James doing " Dab", and it looked like he either wanted to sneeze into his forearm or wanted to smell his armpit.
Dub movement -
this gesture shows your inner state when you have done something cool and are very pleased with yourself. Please note that some football players often “sniff” their armpit
Some believe that the very first team that created the Dub movement were three " acrobat brother" Huey, Duey, and Louie - The Migos, while other individuals, foaming at the mouth, prove that it was created by such famous rappers, How Pee-Wee Longway, Rich The Kid, or Jose Guapo living in Atlanta. However, although they have certain merits in creating the Dub movement, they came up with the main part Skippa Da Flippa, which can be traced back to his videos before they became mainstream. Regardless of who did it first, it should be understood that most likely the now popular Dub movement has roots in Atlanta, where such dances are baked like pancakes at Shrovetide. Myself the message of the dance means not just stupidly waving your arms and sniffing your armpit. This is what you feel in this moment time, your inner state, and what music means to you.
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IN Lately you, watching videos of your favorite artists, probably began to notice that something new has come into fashion dance movement- "Dab". We tried to figure out what it is and where it came from.
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Where did it come from?
First of all, the dance became popular thanks to musicians from Atlanta. The “inventors” of this feature can rightfully be considered Jose Guapo, Skippa Da Flippa, PeeWee LongWay, Rich The Kid, OG Maco and other rappers around Migos, but there is one thing. Is this a “but”? there is little chance that the dance originated not only among these artists. It will be a clear example to the whole world famous story about how radio appeared? at the same time, but in different places. Some say that Texas has been “debugging” for several years now, while others believe that Memphis holds the palm (although who exactly was the innovator? It is not reported). However, the official version still adheres to the theory that the dance appeared in Atlanta, and was first danced in a party QC.The artists themselves call it more than just dance? it's how you feel, how you look and how you move.
How to do it?
In principle, it is not so difficult, but the clarity of movements plays a huge role. Here is the prepared Rich The Kid a video clearly showing what to do and how to do it.Coincidences and more
It is worth noting that the movements are somewhat reminiscent of the famous “Crank Dat” dance from Soulja Boy. Agree, there is something similar.
The dance became so popular that some even began to come up with their own names for it.
But these guys from France are completely accused of blindly copying their American colleagues.
What's surprising is that Jose Guapo personally accused 2 Chainz in "stealing it" intellectual property”, because he, in turn, followed the trend.
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Popularity
The trick has become so popular that some of its fans even decided to teach it to their fathers. It turned out well!
And the basketball players did not stand aside. LeBron James And Nick Young also supported the movement. Join us too!
Shall we reconsider?
We suggest summarizing all of the above by watching video clips where these movements occur most often.
By the way, this term also refers to the method of consuming marijuana, but this will help you