Reach the gesture forward, while moving it up and down like a baton, to drive home your most important ideas. Without realizing why, listeners will sense you have greater confidence in your words.

The cheery thumbs-up can also mean “f**k you”. A raised palm, in Greece, is considered a deep insult. Adam Jacot de Boinod has more, in this week’s Capital Letters.

Bikers have many hand gestures that allow them to effectively communicate while on the road. Here is what it means when a biker swings their left palm down.

Billionaire Elon Musk, a staunch ally of newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump, performed back-to-back salutes at a rally following the Republican president's inauguration Monday, placing his ...

Elon Musk ignited speculation and chatter online when he made a hand gesture twice during a speech celebrating President Trump on Monday. Speaking at a celebratory rally at the Capital One Arena ...

Apr 26, 2025 03:08 PM IST . Share Via. Copy Link. ... Hold up the same two fingers but with the palm facing inward, and it becomes a gesture of contempt or defiance.