Minding your V's!

In Asia, people love to pose in photos doing a 'cute' V with their fingers. I am still not 100% sure of the origins for this. I've heard it's an adaptation from the wartime (Western) Victory sign, which then evolved into a peace sign. Who knows.*

But I do know that to a Westerner, some V's are better than others!

Basically if the V has the palm turning outwards, it's OK. If the palm is turning inwards, however, THIS V-sign means 'f*** off' in the UK. It is especially bad if used directly at somebody, or if you raise the hand while making the sign!

Of course some Asians might be doing it intentionally, if they don't like the photographer ^^. But unless you want to appear rather odd / offensive to an international audience, be sure to keep the palm facing outwards towards the camera!

*Incidentally, if you DO know the origins of this V's-in-photos trend, let me know!