Sunday, December 14, 2003

The Language of the Fan

Having cornered the market in Spanish fans while in Madrid, this information is key.

Imagine the trouble ignorance could get you into -- especially if you drop the fan -- sorta like dropping the soap.


1) The fan placed near the heart: "You have won my love."

2) A closed fan touching the right eye: "When may I be allowed to see you?"

3) The number of sticks shown answer the question: "At what hour?"

4) Threatening movements with a fan closed: "Do not be so imprudent"

5) Half-opened fan pressed to the lips: "You may kiss me."

6) Hands clasped together holding an open fan: "Forgive me."

7) Covering the left ear with an open fan: "Do not betray our secret."

8) Hiding the eyes behind an open fan: "I love you."

9) Shutting a fully opened fan slowly: "I promise to marry you."

10) Drawing the fan across the eyes: "I am sorry."

11) Touching the finger to the tip of the fan: "I wish to speak with you."

12) Letting the fan rest on the right cheek: "Yes."

13) Letting the fan rest on the left cheek: "No."

14) Opening and closing the fan several times: "You are cruel"

15) Dropping the fan: "I am yours."

16) Fanning slowly: "I am married."

17) Fanning quickly: "I am engaged."

18) Putting the fan handle to the lips: "Kiss me."

19) Opening a fan wide: "Wait for me."

20) Placing the fan behind the head: "Do not forget me"

21) Placing the fan behind the head with finger extended: "Goodbye."

22) Fan in the right hand in front of face: "Follow me."

23) Fan in the left hand in front of the face: "I am desirous of your acquaintance."

24) Fan held over the left ear: "I wish to get rid of you."

25) Drawing the fan across the forehead: "You have changed."

26) Twirling the fan in the left hand: "We are being watched."

27) Twirling the fan in the right hand: "I love another."

28) Carrying the open fan in the right hand: "You are too willing."

29) Carrying the open fan in the left hand: "Come and talk to me."

30) Drawing the fan through the hand: "I hate you!"

31) Drawing the fan across the cheek: "I love you!"

32) Presenting the fan shut: "Do you love me?"

posted by Bohica at 7:17 PM