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Haa

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Yes / India

Nodding the head up and down. Standard gestures used around the sub-continent. The language might vary regionally, the following has been reported in Hindi, the recognized national language of India.

Naa

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No / India

Nodding the head sideways. Standard gestures used around the sub-continent. The language might vary regionally, the following has been reported in Hindi, the recognized national language of India

Al-vi-da

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Bye / India

A word of Urdu language origin, used profoundly in the northern mountainous regions, ‘Alvida’ is a formal way of saying Good-bye, however, there many other acceptable ways of saying Bye in India based on the occasion or the region.

It’s okay

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It's ok / Nigeria

Gesture: A way of calming someone you are afraid of. • Country: Nigeria/West Africa • Other: Mostly common among Hausa people from the north • Details: Make sure you express it on time when you see the need arise. Failure to do so may result in a violent act.

Money

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money / Nigeria

• Gesture: Excitement on receiving an unexpected amount of money. • Country: Nigeria • Other: Common among all tribes • Details: Most likely do not realize how the money is spent until it’s finished. Should never be addressed at your neighbors as they may call y...

I don't know

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I don't know / Nigeria

• Gesture: A very sincere way of saying I don’t know what they are talking about. • Country: Nigeria • Other: Common among Hausa people from the north • Details: Can be addressed at your spouse when they accuse you of cheating.

No

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No / Nigeria

• Gesture: A way of disputing someone’s opinion or suggestion • Country: Nigeria/West Africa • Other: Common among everybody • Details: Addressed at someone who claims to be smarter than you. It shows you are not as naïve as they think.

Don't leave me

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Don't leave me / Nigeria

• Gesture: Shows you are so scared of losing the love you have. • Country: Nigeria • Other: Mostly common among Hausa people from the north • Details: Can be addressed at a spouse suggesting that you both end the relationship mutually. It may change their mind and make ...

No worries

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no worries / Australia

No worries" is a response to something negative such as; "i'm running late..." "no worries!"