body language

What customs relating to body language do we have in Taiwan?

When we are driving, and the drivers in front of us may extend their hand out of the window, and then wave the hand, it mean we go first, or the drivers opposite to us may indicate a direction with five fingers closed up, it’s also mean we go first, and we often pass them and thanks them with a nod.

When we are in a class, in an address, or in a conference, we may nod to represent we agree this idea. We may see somebody nod regularly, it’s mean they feel the topic is really boring, they are just dozing of.

When we walk on the road, there may be a salesman or a saleswoman or an inquirer attempts to intercept us for filling a questionnaire. We may turn our face and look the other side to pretend we haven’t see them, or unfortunately, they block up our way, we may look our watch to show we are in a hurry and want them hasten to get out the way. If they keep bothering us, we may make a sound “Ze”, to represent we are impatient or angry at them.

If we ask our friends how they arrive a certain date, they may extend their clenched fists, and revolve the right one, it mean they ride a motorcycle to the date. They may extend their fists and roll up and down their fists; it means they drive a car to the date. They may extend their index finger and middle finger, and move these fingers alternatively, it mean their walk to the date.

If someone gives us a suggestion, gratitude, an apology, we may response them with a fist knocks on the chest. This mean I got it.

When we play or address on the stage, the co-workers or sponsors may circle with their hands, it’s mean we have no time, hasten end this play or address.