“Welcome”
How to do it: when shaking hands with or embracing someone, make sure you cross the threshold first. Doing so before you have entered the room is thought to bring bad luck.
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“Let’s drink”
How to do it: flick throat with index finger.
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“Why so complicated?”
How to do it: reach behind head and scratch left ear with right hand or vice versa – means that something has been expressed backwards or has been made too complicated.
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“I’m full up” (male/female)
How to do it: draw thumb across throat.
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