man gesturing NO: medium-light skin tone
A man gesturing 'no' or 'not okay', with a light skin tone. The gesture typically involves crossing arms or raising a hand with the palm out and fingers up, indicating disapproval or refusal.
There are different emoji meanings for man gesturing NO: medium-light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely understood as a gesture of refusal, disapproval, or negation. Often used to signal 'stop' or 'don't do that'.
- East Asian culture
- Similar meaning of 'no' or 'stop', but sometimes verbal 'no' is preferred for direct refusal to maintain harmony.
- Other cultures
- In some cultures, a raised open hand can also be a greeting or a sign for 'stop', so context is crucial. The 'no entry' or 'forbidden' interpretation is fairly universal across digital platforms.
