Question

Why is it important to understand the meaning of gestures when visiting a different culture than where you live?

Answer 1

Late response, but in case you still need help

Different gestures can mean different things in different cultures.

According to this reference, thumbs up can be an offensive gesture in some places such as Iran, Greece, and Sardinia.

https://www.alsintl.com/blog/interpreting-body-language/

So it’s important to learn what gestures mean in other countries to make sure you’re communicating what you actually mean to express.