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Published 13:32 22 Jul 2018 BST
Updated 14:59 22 Jul 2018 BST
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There is a reason for all this two-finger pointing too and it's all to do with politeness.
While most of us here in the Western world are used to pointing at things using a single index finger, in some cultures it is actually considered very rude and even a bit offensive.
Who knew?
So, in order to ensure that their employees don't inadvertently offend or annoy any guests, they are told to use two fingers when pointing.
So the next time you pop over to Disneyland and see a cast member pointing using two fingers, make sure you give them a round of applause.
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