raised back of hand: medium skin tone
A waving hand, showing the palm and all fingers extended, with a medium skin tone. It is a universal gesture for greeting or farewell.
There are different emoji meanings for raised back of hand: medium skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used for 'hello' or 'goodbye'.
- East Asian culture
- Also used for greetings and farewells, but in some contexts, a shallower bow or nod might be preferred for formal situations. Can also be used to signal 'come here' in some variations.
- Middle East / South Asia
- Can be used as a general greeting, though specific gestures like a namaste or salaam might be more traditional or formal.
