folded hands: dark skin tone
A person with hands clasped in prayer, with varying skin tones, typically depicted from the chest up. The hands are pressed together with fingers pointing upwards, signifying prayer, gratitude, or a respectful greeting.
There are different emoji meanings for folded hands: dark skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often interpreted as a gesture of prayer, thanks, or an apology. Can also be humorously used as a 'high-five' or 'please' gesture.
- East Asian culture
- Widely recognized as 'gassho' or 'wai,' a gesture of greeting, respect, gratitude, or apology, rooted in Buddhist and Hindu traditions. It can also represent prayer.
- South Asian culture
- Used as 'Namaste' or 'Namaskar,' a respectful greeting, showing honor to the person being addressed.
