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The Language of the Fan |
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We all know how much Esmeraude loves her fuzzy red fans. But did you know that she could also be communicating by way of them? That her red fans have a language all their own? It's true. Fenella, a Spaniard who published fifty ways to communicate with a fan in Spanish, first brought the language of the fan to light. Here's the partial list in English. Feel free to print this off and see if you can catch Esmeraude doing any of these. ^^; |
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Carrying in right hand in front of face :Follow me Carrying in left hand in front of face: Desirous of acquaintance Placing it on left ear: I wish to get rid of you Drawing it across the forehead: You have changed Twirling it in the left hand: We are watched Carrying it in the right hand: You are too willing Drawing through the hand: I hate you Twirling in the right hand: I love another Drawing across the cheek: I love you Presented shut: Do you love me? Drawing across the eyes: I am sorry Touching tip with finger: I wish to speak with you Letting it rest on right cheek: Yes Letting it rest on left cheek: No Open and shut: You are cruel Dropping it: We will be friends Fanning slowly: I am married Fanning quickly: I am engaged With handle to lips: Kiss me Open wide: Wait for me Carrying in left hand, open: Come and talk to me Placed behind head: Don't forget me With little finger extended: Good-bye The shut fan held to the heart: You have won my love The shut fan resting on the right eye: When may I be allowed to see you? Touching the unfolded fan in the act of waving: I long always to be near thee Threaten with the shut fan: Do not be so imprudent Gazing pensively at the shut fan: Why do you misunderstand me? Pressing the half-opened fan to the lips: You may kiss me Clasping the hands under the open fan: Forgive me I pray you Cover the left ear with the open fan: Do not betray out secret Shut the fully opened fan very slowly: I promise to marry you |
