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Old 28th January 2008, 04:29
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WOW.

Check this out.

Ukrainian Traditions:
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It is considered an extremely rude gesture if you demonstrate your thumb between your second and first fingers. They call it "dulia". For centuries this gesture has been used as a sign of defiance against numerous Ukraine's invaders. If you really feel you must make this gesture, be sure nobody can see it!
ref: Ukraine Traditions. Features of Ukrainian Etiquette.
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Old 28th January 2008, 16:03
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Serhii, i dont think there is a word for it. But i will always enjoy an expression

dulia z makom
I think you're right, Stepan

So, they don't have an equivalent for our dulia or dulia z makom ?? What a poor language they speak
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Old 29th January 2008, 01:22
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Serhii,

I know right. How can a language even exist without a word in the dictionary such as dulia.


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Old 29th January 2008, 12:00
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Excellent job , Stepan !

I smile from ear to ear and wonder if others understand us ... they know nothing about it . I am so sorry...
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Old 29th January 2008, 16:48
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I know

Such a tradition is imposable to teach.

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