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BY MAKING A CIRCLE WITH THE THUMB AND FOREFINGER
TOUCHING TOGETHER AND LEAVING THE REST OF THE FINGERS
ON THE HAND EXTENDED AS INDICATION OF "GOOD
GOING" OR "OKAY" IS EXPRESSED.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT USES THIS GESTURE WHEN TRYING TO EXPRESS A
FEELING OF SATISFACTION AS THE RESULT OF SOME
REMARK MADE OR FULFILLMENT OF SOME INNER EMOTION.
HE HAS SEEN OTHERS USE IT ALSO.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms
SPEECH -- All right O.K.

Date learned: 10-01-1971

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