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Are gestures a recognized part of the Italian language?

It's clear that gestures are particularly rich in Italian's way of communication, and this is often observed by foreigners. But some of them are shared with other countries, while others seem to be ...
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What is the difference between two gestures ("gesti")

What is the difference between these two gestures: tips of fingers and tip of thumb together on one hand, pointing upwards, often with an up-and-down movement (i.e. the classic "Che vuoi?" gesture) ...