salute emoji
The salute emoji depicts an upward-pointing hand, often recognized as the 'I Love You' sign, but commonly used for a vulcan salute.
There are different emoji meanings for salute emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely recognized as the 'I Love You' hand sign, originating from ASL. Used to express affection and agreement.
- Buddhism/Hinduism
- While visually similar to certain mudras (hand gestures), its primary meaning in digital communication is 'I Love You' rather than specific spiritual connotations.
- Rock and Roll Culture
- Distinct from the 'sign of the horns' (which typically has only the index and pinky extended, with thumb often tucked), though sometimes confused.
