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elleng

(136,880 posts) Mon Jul 1, 2013, 11:05 AM Jul 2013

When Italians Chat, Hands and Fingers Do the Talking.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/01/world/europe/when-italians-chat-hands-and-fingers-do-the-talking.html?hp

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When Italians Chat, Hands and Fingers Do the Talking. (Original Post) elleng Jul 2013 OP

I have a book around here somewhere... greatauntoftriplets Jul 2013 #1

Sounds good! elleng Jul 2013 #2

I've had Streetwise maps, but this is an entirely different format. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2013 #3

Well, found it and I certainly got the title wrong! greatauntoftriplets Jul 2013 #4

'You don’t need words to speak Italian!' elleng Jul 2013 #5

greatauntoftriplets

(177,018 posts)

1. I have a book around here somewhere...

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Mon Jul 1, 2013, 08:11 PM

Jul 2013

That I think is called "Streetwise Italian", or something like that. It has photos of Italian gestures and what they mean. A really good read, very funny and helpful.

elleng

(136,880 posts)

2. Sounds good!

Reply to greatauntoftriplets (Reply #1)

Mon Jul 1, 2013, 08:47 PM

Jul 2013

I recall 'Streetwise' maps, I think.

greatauntoftriplets

(177,018 posts)

3. I've had Streetwise maps, but this is an entirely different format.

Reply to elleng (Reply #2)

Mon Jul 1, 2013, 08:49 PM

Jul 2013

It's also 20 to 25 years old. I should look for it tomorrow.

greatauntoftriplets

(177,018 posts)

4. Well, found it and I certainly got the title wrong!

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Tue Jul 2, 2013, 11:55 AM

Jul 2013

It's "Italian Without Words". My version was published in 1989.

http://www.amazon.com/Italian-Without-Words-Don-Cangelosi/dp/0671677438

elleng

(136,880 posts)

5. 'You don’t need words to speak Italian!'

Reply to greatauntoftriplets (Reply #4)

Tue Jul 2, 2013, 02:24 PM

Jul 2013

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