On Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 4:20:48 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
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> On Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 3:26:51 PM UTC-10, Casa de Masa wrote:
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> > Talk to the hand...
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> You're gonna need it!
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> What exactly does that mean? I have seen people do that but I don't have a
> clue what they mean!
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It's an offensive way to shut other people up. The mere act of placing your open hand in front of someone's face is offensive. Saying "talk to the hand is icing on the cake.

I have also seen it being said while walking away from a conversation. Your back is turned and your intended receiver is shown a reverse middle finger. Beats me if that gesture is used in the UK. Needless to say, it's an offensive hand gesture.

What I posted has nothing to do with talking to the hand. It's a reference to a popular American TV show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYl1UBDGKiU