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A negative response is indicated by fanning the right hand in front of the face, as if brushing away a fly
Nodding is very common which indicates you are listening and understanding the speaker
To indicate oneself, the Japanese point to their nose
The sign for money is the "okay" sign in the US
A man can be symbolized by our "thumbs up" sign. However, use caution-this can refer to a woman's lover, a father, or the president of the company
A woman can be symbolized by sticking up the pinkie finger. Depending on the situation, this can mean a man's lover
Eating is demonstrated by holding an imaginary bowl in the left hand and making a motion with the right as if shoveling rice into the mouth with chopsticks.
Let's go drinking can be signaled by lifting an imaginary sake cup with the index finger and thumb
Calling or beckoning someone to you is done European-style, with the palm facing downward
Excuse me, used when walking between or in front of someone is indicated by a moving hand repeatedly in front of the face
Embarrassment, shyness or modesty is shown by women by covering the mouth.
Women also cover the mouth with the hand when laughing
Indicating someone is crazy is done with the fist next to your head, level with the ear, and then releasing the fist suddenly
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