Gestures Using the Face Wink It is considered flirting in some areas, and in other areas it means, “I’m only It is considered improper in Australia. kidding.” Eyelid pull Pulling out the eyelid at the corner in Europe and some Latin American countries or means “be alert” “I am alert.” Eyebrow raise In Tonga, it means or In South America, it can mean “yes” “I agree.” In some parts of Europe, it means, am or find “pay me.” “I skeptical” “I that hard to believe.” Blink In Taiwan, blinking an eye may be considered rude. Flicking the ear A flick of the earlobe in Italy may is mean, “That gentleman effeminate.” Stroking the It means in Greece, Italy and Spain. In Yugoslavia, it means “attractive” In other places, it may mean or cheek “success.” “ill” “thin.” Tapping the A nose tap in Britain signifies secrecy or confidentiality; in Italy, however, it means a gentle warning. nose Kissing the It means or in most European countries. “ah, beautiful” “I approve” fingertips Circling the ear This means in most countries, but in the Netherlands it means “crazy” someone has a telephone call. with the finger Flicking the This can mean or in Italy. In some South “not interested” “buzz off” American countries, it means, chin “I don’t know.” Thumbing the It signifies mockery in most of Europe. It can be made with both hands for double effect. nose This can be a negative in Italy and Greece. In Germany and Scandinavia, it means, over Tossing the “Come here.” head back
Gestures Using the Face Wink It is considered flirting in some areas, and in other areas it means, “I’m only kidding.” It is considered improper in Australia. Eyelid pull Pulling out the eyelid at the corner in Europe and some Latin American countries means “be alert” or “I am alert.” Eyebrow raise In Tonga, it means “yes” or “I agree.” In South America, it can mean “pay me.” In some parts of Europe, it means, “I am skeptical” or “I find that hard to believe.” Blink In Taiwan, blinking an eye may be considered rude. Flicking the ear A flick of the earlobe in Italy may mean, “That gentleman is effeminate.” Stroking the cheek It means “attractive” in Greece, Italy and Spain. In Yugoslavia, it means “success.” In other places, it may mean “ill” or “thin.” Tapping the nose A nose tap in Britain signifies secrecy or confidentiality; in Italy, however, it means a gentle warning. Kissing the fingertips It means “ah, beautiful” or “I approve” in most European countries. Circling the ear with the finger This means “crazy” in most countries, but in the Netherlands it means someone has a telephone call. Flicking the chin This can mean “not interested” or “buzz off” in Italy. In some South American countries, it means, “I don’t know.” Thumbing the nose It signifies mockery in most of Europe. It can be made with both hands for double effect. Tossing the head back This can be a negative in Italy and Greece. In Germany and Scandinavia, it means, “Come over here.”
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