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Related: About this forumWhen Italians Chat, Hands and Fingers Do the Talking.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/01/world/europe/when-italians-chat-hands-and-fingers-do-the-talking.html?hp
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When Italians Chat, Hands and Fingers Do the Talking. (Original Post)
elleng
Jul 2013
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greatauntoftriplets
(175,742 posts)1. I have a book around here somewhere...
That I think is called "Streetwise Italian", or something like that. It has photos of Italian gestures and what they mean. A really good read, very funny and helpful.
elleng
(130,974 posts)2. Sounds good!
I recall 'Streetwise' maps, I think.
greatauntoftriplets
(175,742 posts)3. I've had Streetwise maps, but this is an entirely different format.
It's also 20 to 25 years old. I should look for it tomorrow.
greatauntoftriplets
(175,742 posts)4. Well, found it and I certainly got the title wrong!
It's "Italian Without Words". My version was published in 1989.
http://www.amazon.com/Italian-Without-Words-Don-Cangelosi/dp/0671677438
elleng
(130,974 posts)5. 'You don’t need words to speak Italian!'