Although few people know it, there is a whole language of the fan, used by the ladies to communicate their intentions or lack thereof to a potential suitor. Even today it is worth studying the matter. Below we offer details:
| Fan over the heart |
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I love you |
| Pass fan over forehead |
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Don't forget me |
| Hit the palm of the hand with fan |
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Love me |
| Glimpse over balcony while fanning oneself |
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Wait I'm coming down |
| Fanning and closing balcony doors |
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I'm riot allowed out |
| Count the fan sticks |
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I want to speak to you |
| Pass the fan from one hand to another |
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I know you are looking at another |
| Hold fan by the top |
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I'm totally indifferent to you |
| Cover part of face |
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We are being watched |
| Close fan quickly |
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I’m jealous |
| Hitting an object with the fan |
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I’m impatient |
| Place fan in your hair |
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I remember you |
| Rest fan on lips momentarily |
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Be careful you may be seen |
| Fan placed on lips |
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I doubt you |
| Fan quickly |
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I love you very much |
| Fan in the left hand |
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I'm engaged |
