When.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Etiquette in Latin America - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etiquette_in_Latin_America

    However, some generalizations can be made: Compared to much of the English -speaking world, people from areas of Latin America may demonstrate more relaxed and casual behaviour and be more comfortable with loud talk, exaggerated gestures and physical contact. It is common to greet known people by kissing them on the cheek.

  3. Salute - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salute

    A cannon on a naval vessel's deck fired during the arrival of a dignitary. A gun salute or cannon salute is the use of a piece of artillery to fire shots, often 21 in number (21-gun salute), with the aim of marking an honor or celebrating a joyful event. It is a tradition in many countries around the world.

  4. List of gestures - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_gestures

    Hat tip or doff, a salutation or show of respect made by two people removing their hats. Head bobble, an affirmative response or acknowledgement common in India. Head shake, indicates a negative reaction to a query or a rejection in English-speaking cultures; also used occasionally in disbelief.

  5. Hispanic Heritage: Dancers honor their Mexican heritage ... - AOL

    www.aol.com/hispanic-heritage-dancers-honor...

    Now, it’s performed around the world. Hilda Ramos and her dancers bring baile folklorico to Latino festivals across the state. “In Mexico, it is something that is very common,” Ramos said.

  6. List of sign languages - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sign_languages

    Makaton – a system of signed communication used by and with people who have speech, language or learning difficulties. Mofu-Gudur Sign Language. Monastic sign language. Signalong – international sign assisted communication techniques used to support children and adults with communication or learning difficulties.

  7. Culture of Latin America - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Latin_America

    The culture of Latin America is the formal or informal expression of the people of Latin America and includes both high culture (literature and high art) and popular culture (music, folk art, and dance), as well as religion and other customary practices. These are generally of Western origin, but have various degrees of Native American, African ...

  8. V sign - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_sign

    See also. U+262E☮PEACE SYMBOLU+01F54A🕊DOVE OF PEACE. The V sign is a hand gesture in which the index and middle fingers are raised and parted to make a V shape while the other fingers are clenched. It has various meanings, depending on the circumstances and how it is presented.

  9. International Sign - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Sign

    International Sign (IS) is a pidgin sign language [1] which is used in a variety of different contexts, particularly as an international auxiliary language at meetings such as the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) congress, in some [2] European Union settings, [3] [4] [5] and at some UN conferences, [3] [5] [6] at events such as the Deaflympics, the Miss & Mister Deaf World, and Eurovision ...