man raising hand: medium-dark skin tone
A man raising a hand, with a dark skin tone. He is often depicted with a cheerful or friendly expression. This is a ZWJ sequence combining 'man raising hand' (1F64B), 'emoji modifier fitzpatrick type-5' (1F3FE), and 'male sign' (2642 FE0F).
There are different emoji meanings for man raising hand: medium-dark skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used for 'hello', 'bye', 'pick me', celebrating success, asking a question in a classroom setting, or indicating one's presence.
- East Asian culture
- Similar uses, but might also be used in online gaming or fan communities to signal participation or agreement.
- Other cultures
- The gesture is widely understood as a greeting or acknowledgment across many cultures, though specific connotations can vary on specific contexts.
