In Italy, Navigate Your Way with Italian Hand Signals

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To explore Italy, you do not have to speak a word of Italian. Italian hand signals, an outgoing personality, and a genuine smile are everything you need. Before you know it, you'll be able to conquer Il Bel Paese.

Still, you are better off studying Italian before you leave. To guide you, however, you can utilize these Italian hand signals.

 

Un momento!

You can accurately translate this as "One moment, please." You can achieve this by pointing your index finger heavenwards, which basically looks like the number 1. "May I speak, please?" is another message you can convey with this hand signal, though you will have to study Italian then.

Ho fame

This means " I am hungry", a call for your hosts to feed you. To send a clear message, use the side of your flat hand to hit your stomach. But you'll find yourself sick of pizza and pasta if you don't know Italian food words to understand Italian cuisine. Besides, when you study Italian, you will understand the difference between polipo and pollo. These foods might give you allergies, after all!

Ehi tu, vieni qui

This is one hand gesture you'll do well to use with care. It means "Hey! Come here, you!", which can seem either rude or sexually inviting. Most Americans apply a similar come hither signal. When you want somebody to come and assist you, you're better off learning to say "Prego, potete aiutarli?"

Silenzio

This uses the universal gesture of pressing your index finger to your lips for "silence." You'll have to study Italian, however, if need to explain why you want quiet.

Idea!

Put your hand on your head and look happy, and you've successfully communicated that you have an idea. When you tell them about this idea, however, studying Italian will be useful.

Perfetto

This looks like the American symbol for "okay" - the thumb and index fingers forming a circle. This is utilized to praise someone - very useful if you can't speak Italian.

Scusi, devo andare al bagno

This is a very useful signal that translates to "I have to go to the rest room." Just hold up your index and middle fingers, put on a pained expression, and you'll be directed to the closest bathroom. For the diarrhea-prone traveler, this is very important indeed.

Indeed, Italian hand gestures are sheer poetry. Learning Italian is still handy, however, to speak with the locals and read Italian street signs. You can opt to have the best of both worlds.

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