Yeji is talking about her social media posts with her Scottish friend, Logan. Practice the conversation with your partner.
Script
Yeji :
Last Saturday, I hiked to the summit of Halla Mountain.
Logan :
Yeah, I saw your social media post.
In the photo, you were doing the victory pose with a “V.”
Yeji :
Right.
It took me 7 hours to reach the top.
I felt a real sense of accomplishment.
Making the V sign is a common gesture for Koreans.
Logan :
I get it, but I noticed your palm was facing you when you made the V sign.
Yeji :
Was it?
I didn’t pay attention to that.
Logan :
It matters to us, in Scotland.
Doing the V sign with your palm facing you can be offensive.
Yeji :
I’m not sure I understand.
Are you saying that my palm should face outward when I make the V sign?
Logan :
Yes, at least in Scotland.
Yeji :
I’m sorry about that.
I think I should learn about potentially offensive hand gestures from other countries.
Logan :
That’s a good idea.