The Forefinger for 1

Playing with our fingers can turn out embarrassing especially when we fiddle with our forefinger. We have dressed up our fingers in up teem ways. We ringed our fingers, painted them, tattooed them, and of course abused them in whatever way we want. In some culture, pointing the most dexterous finger which is the index finger or forefinger at someone is considered rude whilst showing your middle finger is absolutely unnecessary unless provoked. The thumbs up are a sign of “OK” while upside down, it denotes “not OK”. But the famous of them all is the “V” sign for peace, accepted universally by many people around the globe.

What is now turning to be interesting for Malaysians is the 1 sign using the forefinger or index finger to depict 1Malaysia. This is only so when you hold it steadily, otherwise wagging it may be construed as an admonitory gesture. Worst still, when you show up the middle finger for 1Malaysia, either accidentally or through sheer ignorance, it will be painful to the eyes. Wow, don't do it!