Culture and Gestures

Dirty Look

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Dirty Look = a facial expression to show anger, disapproval, or disgust Ex:  The wife gave her husband a “dirty look” after he looked at another woman. Ex:  She didn’t say anything, but I knew she was mad because of the “dirty look” she gave me.   *In this video, a wife gives her husband […]

Culture and Gestures

Hipster

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Hipster = a subculture of young people, who wear non-mainstream clothes, with the goal of looking independent from other popular styles. * They usually wear old ironic clothing, and tight jeans. -My personal opinion is that “hipsters” look stupid because they want to look different from everyone else, but they end up looking just like […]

Culture and Gestures

Air Quotes

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Air Quotes   air quotes indicate that what is being said is ironic or you are mocking it. Basically what you are “air quoting,” you don’t really mean, believe or agree with. Ex:  The thief said he “accidentally” took the money.  (Air quotes for “accidentally” = you believe it was not an accident) Ex:  He sleeps […]