I know that the gesture known as 'the fig', where the thumb pokes out between the index and middle finger is offensive in Russia, Turkey and Greece. I'd heard that it was equally rude in Japan and Korea. Is that true?
Is 'the fig' gesture offensive in Japan or Korea?
Yes, it is true.
Doing this gesture, known in America as "stealing the baby's nose," is equal to either yourself or someone else giving the "finger" to another person.
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Reply:Yes very offensive. The equivalent of giving the finger in US.
Had a friend we were out partying with some girls. He did the old "Got your nose" to the girl he was hitting on. Her face turned three shades of red. We explained that we do this to small children in the US and she explained the meaning to a Korean person.
Never did that again, except to good friends jokingly.
Reply:anything rude like gesture to anyones being i would think its rude. especially if its to do with thier flag in thier own country again no matter what counrty, ill say
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