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Which friendly American hand signs can offend people in many parts of the Arab world?

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  1. A wave and a smile
  2. A hand on your heart
  3. The thumbs-up and the OK sign

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  1. The Arab World: An Introduction to Cultural Appreciation (UK government, GOV.UK) assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79916340f0b642860d91ac/arab_world_introduction_cultural_appreciation_booklet.pdf Checked 2026-10-12.

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