How to Flip Someone off with Style

Give someone the finger., Try using both hands., Switch fingers.

3 Steps 1 min read Easy

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Give someone the finger.

    There is a simple straightforwardness to the classic "flip-off." Turn the back of your fist toward someone, as though you are shaking a fist at them.

    Then, extend your middle finger.

    Hold the pose and look the person in the eye.

    This is a quick and easy way to get the point across.

    Wave your finger around for emphasis.

    Hold it out firmly and emphatically to make sure that you get the point across.
  2. Step 2: Try using both hands.

    For added effect, whip out the "double-finger" flip-off.

    Flip the person off with both middle fingers at the same to show them that you are unusually angry.

    Do "the X": cross your middle fingers into an "X," and then hold them against your chest facing the offender. , For a somewhat more dynamic insult, flash your left and right middle fingers at the person in rapid succession.

    Alternately, keep both middle fingers extended and wave them around for emphasis.
  3. Step 3: Switch fingers.

Detailed Guide

There is a simple straightforwardness to the classic "flip-off." Turn the back of your fist toward someone, as though you are shaking a fist at them.

Then, extend your middle finger.

Hold the pose and look the person in the eye.

This is a quick and easy way to get the point across.

Wave your finger around for emphasis.

Hold it out firmly and emphatically to make sure that you get the point across.

For added effect, whip out the "double-finger" flip-off.

Flip the person off with both middle fingers at the same to show them that you are unusually angry.

Do "the X": cross your middle fingers into an "X," and then hold them against your chest facing the offender. , For a somewhat more dynamic insult, flash your left and right middle fingers at the person in rapid succession.

Alternately, keep both middle fingers extended and wave them around for emphasis.

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