{"id":39012,"date":"2022-07-30T14:28:12","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T14:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=39012"},"modified":"2022-07-30T14:28:12","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T14:28:12","slug":"what-does-holding-up-four-fingers-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-does-holding-up-four-fingers-mean","title":{"rendered":"What Does Holding Up Four Fingers Mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a70b19142ba9\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a70b19142ba9\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a70b19142ba9\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-does-holding-up-four-fingers-mean\/#What_Does_Holding_Up_Four_Fingers_Mean\" title=\"What Does Holding Up Four Fingers Mean?\">What Does Holding Up Four Fingers Mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-does-holding-up-four-fingers-mean\/#Sideways_peace_sign\" title=\"Sideways peace sign\">Sideways peace sign<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-does-holding-up-four-fingers-mean\/#Chefs_kiss\" title=\"Chef&#8217;s kiss\">Chef&#8217;s kiss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-does-holding-up-four-fingers-mean\/#Fear\" title=\"Fear\">Fear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-does-holding-up-four-fingers-mean\/#Shyness\" title=\"Shyness\">Shyness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-does-holding-up-four-fingers-mean\/#Nervousness\" title=\"Nervousness\">Nervousness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-does-holding-up-four-fingers-mean\/#Fear_of_public_opinion\" title=\"Fear of public opinion\">Fear of public opinion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-does-holding-up-four-fingers-mean\/#Support_for_mental_health\" title=\"Support for mental health\">Support for mental health<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Holding_Up_Four_Fingers_Mean\"><\/span>What Does Holding Up Four Fingers Mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px 10px; max-height:283px; height:auto; width:auto; max-width:30%\" align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/e79LAhZ.jpg\" alt=\"what does holding up 4 fingers mean tiktok\"> <\/p>\n<p>The four-finger hand gesture originated during political movements in South-East Asia, where it became a symbol for resistance and unity against democratic movements. In 2020, the gesture became a TikTok trend as a way to call for help. The gesture gained popularity in Canada after the COVID-19 pandemic caused a mass exodus from the cities. In the aftermath of the epidemic, it became a safe way to express distress.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sideways_peace_sign\"><\/span>Sideways peace sign<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the traditional peace sign is made with the palm facing out, the sideways version is made with the palm facing in. The four-finger peace sign is a symbol of unity between individuals and is an expression of support for the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood. It was invented in 1968 and was popularized by Richard Nixon as a symbol of victory in the Vietnam War. Hippies were among those who began using the sign to say peace in the streets. The gesture also appears on many anti-war signs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chefs_kiss\"><\/span>Chef&#8217;s kiss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Chef&#8217;s Kiss is a common gesture used in social situations to express appropriateness. This gesture is rooted in Italian culture, where the phrase &#8220;al bacio&#8221; means &#8220;I kiss you.&#8221; It&#8217;s also used in advertising, where chefs and other professionals use this gesture to assure customers of a dish&#8217;s quality and perfection. It&#8217;s a perfect way to say &#8220;thank you&#8221; to a loved one or to yourself. The Chef&#8217;s Kiss has many variations and is suitable for many situations, including social and professional.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fear\"><\/span>Fear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The silent hand gesture of holding up four fingers is an effective way to warn people of danger. Essentially, it involves tucking your thumb into the palm of your hand, holding up all four fingers, and closing your fist. It has become an increasingly popular TikTok trend, which began in 2020. Its use is especially important in times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, when victims of domestic violence are isolated and helpless.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shyness\"><\/span>Shyness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The photo trend of holding up four fingers is gaining popularity in recent years. Many celebrities have thrown a four-finger selfie in an attempt to spread the word about mental health issues. Since its introduction in 2013, this emoji has been associated with the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood. Here are some interesting ways to use the four-finger emoji. You may be wondering how to use it for different purposes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nervousness\"><\/span>Nervousness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are feeling shy or nervous, holding up your four fingers may be a good way to communicate your feelings. TikTok is a social media platform for video sharing. Users can like videos, comment on them, and follow other users. A TikTok user named EURliza uses the technique to communicate her feelings of danger. She explains how she used her four fingers and the TikTok trend to escape an assailant.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fear_of_public_opinion\"><\/span>Fear of public opinion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One theory suggests that the vocal minority acts as the complement to the silent majority, the reason why cavalier and highly educated individuals are more likely to speak out regardless of public opinion. While the compliant majority is an important part of society, the vocal minority often stays at the top, despite the threat of social isolation. This theory has a number of interesting implications for society, including the dynamics of political movements.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_for_mental_health\"><\/span>Support for mental health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many reasons to be supportive of another person&#8217;s mental health. It can be a simple gesture or something more complex, but it is an important one for a variety of reasons. Having someone to talk to in a private, safe place can make all the difference. Taking the time to learn about the many different forms of mental illness will help you understand that you are not alone and that there is a way to overcome these challenges.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe frameborder=\"0\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZGgKYRntD1M\" width=\"426\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Does Holding Up Four Fingers Mean? The four-finger hand gesture originated during political movements in South-East Asia, where it became a symbol for resistance and unity against democratic movements. In 2020, the gesture became a TikTok trend as a way to call for help. 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