What does the three fingers mean in The Hunger Games?

Answer 1

It's say's in the book "Then something unexpected happens. At least, I don't expect it because I don't think of District 12 as a place that cares about me. But a shift has occurred since I stepped up to take Prim's place, and now it seems I have become someone precious. At first one, then another, then almost every member of the crowd touches the three middle fingers of their left hand to their lips and holds it out to me. It is an old and rarely used gesture of our district, occasionally seen at funerals. It means thanks, it means admiration, it means good-bye to someone you love"

Answer 2

admiration and goodbye to someone you love

Answer 3

Because in District 12, the three-finger salute is a sign of respect to a loved one or someone you deeply cared about

Answer 4

goodbye to someone you love