the gesture involves raising the right hand towards the face with palm inwards such that it is in front of the eyes and the finger tips are almost touching the forehead, as the upper torso is bent forward. it is typical for the person to say ""aadab arz hai"" (nastaleeq: آداب عرض ہے, devanagari: आदाब अर्ज़ है), meaning "i offer my respects to you", or simply just ""aadab"". it is often answered with the same or the word ""tasleem"" is said as an answer; sometimes it is answered with a facial gesture of acceptance.