the feminine mystique
Fluffy hats, pink nail polish and copious amounts of eyeliner are considered feminine by some. I hope no one is offended by this pose which she did to me as a joke when I asked her to show her nails. I am told this is just a finger Mom, in Japan this means absolutely nothing. I'm glad she takes such a world view of things but was it true? What she said got me thinking. I looked it up on the all knowing internet and found out some interesting things. Please note this is not proven factual research just a site I found on the internet the link is below. The image and words are meant to promote conversation.
In Canada - it is considered bad manners to eat on the street (this has been discounted already by a few people, thanks guys!)
In Mexico - hands on hips is hostile
In Argentina - rude to yawn in public
In Brazil - middle finger extended is obscene. flatulence - in public - burp or sneeze (on someone's face) is also considered rude (thanks to Lisi in comments)
In Chile - Palm up fingers spread wide means you are stupid
In Greece- the OK sign a circle with thumb and index fingers is vulgar.
In Ireland - Not buying a round of drinks when it is your turn is rude offensive
In the US - the middle finger thrust is rude
In Lebanon - Raising a closed fist is rude
In Egypt - it is rude to show the sole of your shoe
In Australia - men do not express emotions -hmmm. I don't think this is rude but a little sad, let loose Aussie men!
In China - to accept a gift when it is first given is rude, to refuse a gift many times before acceptance is proper
In Thailand - it is rude to pat someone on the back
In England - Making a V with your index and middle finger with your palm facing in is considered vulgar.
In Japan - Accepting someone's business card and putting it away with out examining it carefully is rude
In France many things are rude - Chewing gum, yawning, scratching, having loud conversations, and resting feet on furniture are all considered rude. To express disapproval of a persons driving, raise your hand in the air, fingers up, and rotate your hand back and forth. To make a vulgar gesture, snap the fingers of both hands, or slap an open palm over a closed fist.
In Spain- The OK sign is obscene
In Korea - Placing your thumb between your index and middle finger is vulgar
From The Journal of Visual Literacy
and soc302.tripod.com/soc_302rocks/id6.html
Nikon D7000 ~ Nikkor 50mm 1.8G ~ Exposure 1/320sec. ~ Aperture f/2.2 ~ ISO Speed100
the feminine mystique
Fluffy hats, pink nail polish and copious amounts of eyeliner are considered feminine by some. I hope no one is offended by this pose which she did to me as a joke when I asked her to show her nails. I am told this is just a finger Mom, in Japan this means absolutely nothing. I'm glad she takes such a world view of things but was it true? What she said got me thinking. I looked it up on the all knowing internet and found out some interesting things. Please note this is not proven factual research just a site I found on the internet the link is below. The image and words are meant to promote conversation.
In Canada - it is considered bad manners to eat on the street (this has been discounted already by a few people, thanks guys!)
In Mexico - hands on hips is hostile
In Argentina - rude to yawn in public
In Brazil - middle finger extended is obscene. flatulence - in public - burp or sneeze (on someone's face) is also considered rude (thanks to Lisi in comments)
In Chile - Palm up fingers spread wide means you are stupid
In Greece- the OK sign a circle with thumb and index fingers is vulgar.
In Ireland - Not buying a round of drinks when it is your turn is rude offensive
In the US - the middle finger thrust is rude
In Lebanon - Raising a closed fist is rude
In Egypt - it is rude to show the sole of your shoe
In Australia - men do not express emotions -hmmm. I don't think this is rude but a little sad, let loose Aussie men!
In China - to accept a gift when it is first given is rude, to refuse a gift many times before acceptance is proper
In Thailand - it is rude to pat someone on the back
In England - Making a V with your index and middle finger with your palm facing in is considered vulgar.
In Japan - Accepting someone's business card and putting it away with out examining it carefully is rude
In France many things are rude - Chewing gum, yawning, scratching, having loud conversations, and resting feet on furniture are all considered rude. To express disapproval of a persons driving, raise your hand in the air, fingers up, and rotate your hand back and forth. To make a vulgar gesture, snap the fingers of both hands, or slap an open palm over a closed fist.
In Spain- The OK sign is obscene
In Korea - Placing your thumb between your index and middle finger is vulgar
From The Journal of Visual Literacy
and soc302.tripod.com/soc_302rocks/id6.html
Nikon D7000 ~ Nikkor 50mm 1.8G ~ Exposure 1/320sec. ~ Aperture f/2.2 ~ ISO Speed100