index pointing at the viewer: light skin tone
A person with palms pressed together, typically used to represent a respectful greeting, prayer, or thank you. The 1F3FB modifier indicates light skin tone.
There are different emoji meanings for index pointing at the viewer: light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly understood as a prayer, a strong thank you, or an apology. Less frequently used as a formal greeting.
- East Asian culture
- Widely recognized as the 'Namaste' gesture or 'Anjali Mudra' in Indian culture, signifying respect, greeting, and peace. In Japan, it can signify 'onegai shimasu' (please/I beg you) or 'arigato' (thank you). In other Asian cultures, it also conveys respect or thanks.
- Global usage
- Increasingly used globally as a simplified thank you or gesture of respect, especially within digital communication.
