Looking for lesser-known ways of obscenity: What's (supposed to be) offensive where you live? Customs, words, behavior, gestures. Please, also explain why it is considered offensive.
In my country, offenses in traffic are especially pronounced. For instance, a very rude move is imitating a windshield wiper with one hand in front of your face signaling another's insanity. Or tipping the side of your forehead with an index finger to signal a person is an idiot, usually with the words: "Nicht mehr ganz dicht?" (are you dense?!) or "Im Oberstübchen eingebrochen" (someone broke into your head/ your head collapsed). Meaning, something's not right with their thinking obv. It is used in almost-accident situations to insult someone who wronged you :lol: I even found a German website elaborating what they charge for that and other slurs against authority like "Bullenschwein" (cop-pig).
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In my country, offenses in traffic are especially pronounced. For instance, a very rude move is imitating a windshield wiper with one hand in front of your face signaling another's insanity. Or tipping the side of your forehead with an index finger to signal a person is an idiot, usually with the words: "Nicht mehr ganz dicht?" (are you dense?!) or "Im Oberstübchen eingebrochen" (someone broke into your head/ your head collapsed). Meaning, something's not right with their thinking obv. It is used in almost-accident situations to insult someone who wronged you :lol: I even found a German website elaborating what they charge for that and other slurs against authority like "Bullenschwein" (cop-pig).
