thumbs up : yay or nay?

I stopped using 👍 IRL because in many cultures it is analogous to 🖕. And the more I thought of it, the vulgarer it felt.

Switched to 👌 as it is widely understood but has a US/fash undertone to it. I am aware of it but idk if other people are.

I do kind of need a non-subcultural hand gesture to communicate positive sentiments, particularly across language and culture barriers. Not in a position to be introducing new gestures.