Fun Facts on International Body Language
In Brazil, pulling down the lower lid of the right eye means that the listener
doubts what you are saying.
In Greece, tilting your head back while making a clicking sound with your tongue means no.
In Hong Kong, only animals are beckoned with a finger. To signal someone to come to you, reach out, palm down and flutter your fingers.
In Japan, women cover their mouths when they laugh because it is considered impolite to show their teeth.
In Pakistan, it is not rude to stare at other people. It is impolite to show the soles of your feet or point a foot while sitting on the floor.
In Spain, snapping the thumb and first finger together a few times is a form of applause.
In Sri Lanka, moving your head from side to side means yes and nodding your head up and down means no.
In Thailand, people point to an object with their chins, not their hands.
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