talk to the hand emoji
The talk to the hand emoji depicts a man with a medium-light skin tone gesturing 'no' or 'not okay', often indicating refusal or disagreement, similar to the 'talk to the hand' saying.
There are different emoji meanings for talk to the hand emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely understood as a gesture of refusal, disapproval, or negation. Often used to signal 'stop' or 'don't do that'.
- East Asian culture
- Similar meaning of 'no' or 'stop', but sometimes verbal 'no' is preferred for direct refusal to maintain harmony.
- Other cultures
- In some cultures, a raised open hand can also be a greeting or a sign for 'stop', so context is crucial. The 'no entry' or 'forbidden' interpretation is fairly universal across digital platforms.
