# Gestures I should know?

Place: [Turkey in general](https://dccreationstravel.com/tag/turkey-in-general)  
Topics: culture  
Asked by helga.j on 13 November 2026  
0 votes, 10 answers, 49 views  
Page: https://dccreationstravel.com/questions/563-gestures-i-should-know

Body language.

## 10 answers

### Answer by camille.d · score 0 · 13 Nov 2026

Raising eyebrows with a "tsk" means no. Shaking the head side to side can mean "I don't understand". Pinching fingers together means "very good" or "wait", depending on how.

### Answer by dina.h · score 0 · 13 Nov 2026

The head tilt up = no. Confused me for days.

### Answer by samira_h · score 0 · 13 Nov 2026

Hand on the heart when refusing politely.

### Answer by piotr.w · score 0 · 13 Nov 2026

Don't make the "OK" sign, it can be offensive.

### Answer by maja.k · score 0 · 13 Nov 2026

Thumbs up is fine.

### Answer by hakan_o · score 0 · 13 Nov 2026

The fig sign (thumb between fingers) is rude.

### Answer by can_ozturk · score 0 · 13 Nov 2026

Kissing on both cheeks among friends.

### Answer by layla_m · score 0 · 13 Nov 2026

People stand close, normal.

### Answer by wei.chen · score 0 · 13 Nov 2026

Waving the hand to call someone is palm down.

### Answer by matteo_r · score 0 · 13 Nov 2026

Hand on chest = thank you.

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