Why woud British get offended by this gesture? I`ve been reading some hints how to learn English faster and came across this hint: "Much communication comes through body language and gesture. These can be different between cultures and countries. For example, the two-fingered "V" for victory symbol is fine palms-out. If you make it with you palm facing toward you, you'll offend a British person. It means…well, you ask a British person and find out for yourself!" First of all I would like to clarify what does "palms-off" in this context mean? And, of course, it would be very interesting to read comments from British people on the gesture.