Gesturing in Italian

Monday, 01 July 2013 | by Pat's Picks

Italians don’t just speak with their mouths, says the New York Times in a fun feature about the role hands play in the Italian language. There’s the “classic fingers pinched against the thumb” (What are you talking about?) and the the “hand circled slowly, indicating ‘Whatever.’” And don’t forget the “what do you expect me to do about it?” gesture—two hands in prayer mode shaken back and forth. (If you’re lost, the Times has an awesome interactive guide to get you up to speed.)

SOURCE: New York Times