man raising hand
A person with one hand raised, specifically a man, indicating a gesture of waving hello, welcoming, or expressing 'hi' or 'bye'.
There are different emoji meanings for man raising hand in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used for 'hello', 'goodbye', or 'hi there'. Can also be used to get attention playfully.
- East Asian culture
- Similar usage to Western culture for greetings and farewells. In some contexts, it can be used to acknowledge someone from afar without needing to speak.