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To beckon someone, you would raise the palm of your hand toward them, and then fold the fingers down in a scratching motion. To people from the USA, this may be seen as a wave, but to Ghanaians, this means “come here”.
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A hissing sound is used to get someone’s attention. This should only be used in certain situations, otherwise it may be considered rude. For example, if you are eating at a restaurant and you want to get the server’s attention, you may hiss at them. Someone also may hiss at you on the street to get your attention, such as a street vendor who wants to sell you something.
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The kissing sound has is often used to mean “watch out”. For example, if you are walking on a crowded sidewalk and a bicyclist is approaching from behind and there is not much room, you may be warned by the biker to “watch out” by a kissing sound.
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