Now Viewing: saluteTag type: General A gesture of greeting and respect, typically a hand raised in the air. Salute Tags straight-arm_salute two-finger_salute vulcan_salute Official national forms vary from country to country: American: forearm at 45° angle to the forehead, blade hand with palm towards face. British: similar to American, but with palm facing outward. Nazi Germany: straight arm extended forward and upwards. Stylized forms appear in many magical_girl titles: Sailor_Moon in particular popularized the "V" hand held sideways, partially framing the eye. This was later inherited by Asamiya_Athena from King_of_Fighters_96 onwards. In Final_Fantasy_VIII, Rinoa_Heartilly gestures with an upward pointing index finger. Other well-known forms: Kung_fu: a closed fist wrapped in an open palm, often with a slight bow Peace/Victory: outward palm with index and middle finger extended, arm extended forward Love: opposing thumbs and index fingers join at the fingertips in the shape of a heart; other fingers may suggest wings Other Wiki Information Last updated: 05/12/14 5:59 PM by jedi1357 This entry is not locked and you can edit it as you see fit. |
     
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