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Thats not what I meant !

dubinsky
February 22, 2012

Thats not what I meant !

A Peccha Kuccha [20*20] talk about various cultures and how one gesture in one part of the world could mean something completely different in the other !

dubinsky

February 22, 2012
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  1. What does this symbol mean?  all right  zero

     money  unmentionable orifice [ Brazil ]
  2.  Ok, how about this symbol? Does it mean: 

    “I love you” in sign language, silly.  “Goat” in sign language.  The sign of the devil, man, aren’t we at a Black Sabbath concert?  A sign to ward off evil spirits.
  3. Offensive or not offensive ??  His overuse of aftershave

    is offensive to anyone.  He’s wearing socks.  He’s pointing at his head with an object.  His leg is crossed and the sole of his foot is exposed.
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  5. A trip to Kenya  An old woman spits on

    the top of your head. What’s going on?  She just saved your life! There was a malaria mosquito on your head and she drowned it.  She was giving you a blessing.  The spit is part of the curse she just placed on you.  It is part of a marriage ceremony.
  6. SLIDE 20 yes it’s over ! You can stop pretending

    to look interested !!! But there is just one more to go…..