vulcan salute: dark skin tone
A hand with the thumb and little finger extended, and the three middle fingers curled into the palm, depicting the 'shaka' or 'hang loose' gesture. This specific emoji shows the gesture with a dark skin tone.
There are different emoji meanings for vulcan salute: dark skin tone in different cultures:
- Hawaii/Surfing Culture
- Widely used as a greeting, farewell, or way to express 'hang loose,' 'all good,' 'thanks,' or 'peace out.'
- General Western Culture
- Understood by many as a symbol for 'hang loose' or a general positive, chill vibe, especially in contexts related to surfing, beaches, or casual friendliness. Can also be used subtly to indicate 'call me' by some.
- China
- Can sometimes be misinterpreted as the number '6' (six), which may be confusing in specific contexts.
- Other regions
- In some places, similar hand gestures might have different or even negative meanings, so context and local understanding are important.
