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Learn Italian gestures part two

Italian gestures part two: Learn Italian gestures part two: one
"Ma cosa dici" / "Non ci credo"
"What are you saying?"/ "I don’t believe it"
How to do it: Hands pressed together in prayer form, going up and down/rocking motion in front of body.
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Italian gestures part two: Learn Italian gestures part two: two
"Di lusso"
"It's expensive"
How to do it: index finger and thumb rubbed together continuously in front of body.
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Italian gestures part two: Learn Italian gestures part two: three
"Stai attento"
"Pay attention"
How to do it: Index finger placed under the eye with very slight motion downwards opening up the eye.
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Italian gestures part two: Learn Italian gestures part two: four
"Ma chi se ne frega"
"I don't care" (Beware: can be considered rude)
How to do it: Back of open hand placed under chin and then flicking chin with the fingertips in an outward motion.
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