Here are some hand gestures and what they mean in different countries and cultures; "Thumbs up" widely recognized sign of approval or agreement is actually used as an (1) ..................... in Bangladesh. In certain parts of the Middle East, thumbs-up is definitely a highly offensive thumbs-down. The thumbs-up sign has been confusing people for thousands of years! This is used in the United States to ask a person to step (2) ....................., but in Asia this gesture isnt welcome. It should only be used to beckon dogs (3) ..................... you do it in the Philippines you could be arrested. In the USA the horn fingers" is adopted by rockers and it is a sign of approval, rock on! But in many Mediterranean and Latin countries, such as Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Spain, Italy and Portugal, to make this sign at someone is to tell them (4) ..................... their spouse is cheating on them. Looking at your watch means I'm in a hurry or I've got to be somewhere." In the Middle East, however, a (5) ..................... should run its natural course, as it would be very rude to look at your watch mid-conversation. 1. A. consult B. result C. insult D. assault 2. A. aside B. back C. by D. forward 3. A. if B. unless C. when D. as 4. A. that B. which C. who D. whom 5. A. speech B. conversation C. dialogue D. chat