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The Language of the Fan
In the past, hand fans were used not only as cooling instruments, but also as convenient communication devices, mainly for transmitting more or less furtive love messages. For example, by running ones fingers through the fan's ribs, one is trying to say "I want to talk to you". Or by quickly fanning one self, one is trying to say "I love you very much". The language of fan was widely used by women and men as a means of communication.
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| I desire your acquaintance |
Carry the fan iin left hand in front of face |
| I wish to speak to you |
Close fan |
| Follow me |
Carry fan in right hand in front of face |
| Wait for me |
Open fan wide |
| Kiss me |
Hold handle to lips |
| We are watched |
Twirl fan in left hand |
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| I love you |
Draw fan across the cheek |
| Yes |
Rest fan on right cheek |
| Do you love me? |
Present the fan closed |
| No |
Rest fan on left cheek |
| I love another |
Twirl fan in right hand |
| You have changed |
Draw fan across forehead |
| I wish to get rid of you |
Place fan on left ear |
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| I hate you |
Draw fan through hand |
| I am sorry |
Draw fan across the eyes |
| You are so cruel |
Open and shut fan several times |
| I am engaged |
Fan very quickly |
| I am married |
Fan slowly |
| We will be friends |
Drop the fan |
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