From my studies, the "V"-symbol carries different meanings. It originally meant Victory. Then quickly became a symbol for peace, in that the victory or end of war yielded peace. (Though not all) but to many non-english speaking around the world, flashing the "V"-symbol to a camera or to an english-speaking person simply means (roughly) a cool or friendly way to say "Hello!", with the original victory/peace connotation not comprehended nor infered.
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on the issue of the "i-phone girl"...
- Thank you to Apple for crafting such a wonderful product as the i-phone, as well as all of your other wonderful products. They are the gold-standard for all the other usa-electronic industries.
- Thank you to China (as well as Japan) for building such high-quality electronics that are enjoyed by everyone around the world.
- and finally, a big THANK YOU to the "i-phone girl". You are the gold-standard for all workers world-wide, to take such pride and joy in your job. Your smilling and friendly attitude speaks well for your family, your company, and your country.
... and a closing, "thank you" to our British-friend who posting his rare find... much like stumbling upon a diamond among debri. You were kind enough to share with us the story of your wonderful experience. And just like a "stadium wave" at a usa-football-game, this story has reverberated around the world over and over, and will continue to bring a smile on faces as new people discover and share this story!
- peace out y'all...
