Head bobble
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The head bobble, or Indian head shake refers to a common gesture found in South Asian cultures, most notably in India. The motion usually consists of a side-to-side tilting of the head in arcs along the coronal plane.[1] A form of nonverbal communication, it may mean "Yes", "Good", "OK" or "I understand", depending on the context.[2][3]
In India the gesture is common in certain parts, especially in Maharashtra, South India.[4][5]
In India, this particular headshake can also be acknowledgement or encouragement. In the Western world, people often use a nod for the same purpose. It is not always associated with yes or no, and is actually used in place of no when the person doesn't want to say no.[citation needed].
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- ^ Kavita Pillay (30 Jan 2006), How to Tilt Your Head Like an Indian, World Hum
- ^ Seth Stevenson (27 Sep 2004), "Actually Liking Stuff", Trying Really Hard To Like India, Slate
- ^ Sharell Cook, What is the Meaning of the Indian Head Wobble?, About.com
- ^ Craig Storti (2007), "The Indian "Yes" Head Gesture", Speaking of India: Bridging the communication gap when working with Indians, Intercultural Press
- ^ Chad Lewis (2008), Successful Communication in Multicultural Environments (PDF), Intercultural Focus External link in
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