raised back of hand: dark skin tone
A waving hand with a dark skin tone, typically showing a greeting or farewell. The hand is often depicted with all five fingers extended and the palm facing forward or slightly to the side.
There are different emoji meanings for raised back of hand: dark skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely used for 'hello' and 'goodbye', or to acknowledge someone's presence from a distance.
- East Asian culture
- Similar usage, though sometimes a more subtle bow or nod might be preferred in very formal settings. The hand wave is generally universally understood as a greeting.
- Other cultures
- While broadly accepted as a greeting, in some cultures, the specific orientation of the hand or fingers might have different connotations, though the general '👋' emoji is mostly harmless.
