I noticed the difference between my friend and I when I replied to a friend with the number 2, while showing the back of my hand. Being British, he promptly did the same gesture back at me.

  • SelfHigh5@lemmy.world
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    14 hours ago

    I’m American. Until I was almost 40, that’s where I lived. Count with index first, thumb last. Palm facing the other person.

    I moved to Norway al 39. Over time I have transitioned to counting thumb first and showing the back of my hand. No one told me, just trying to assimilate.