Question:
What are some gestures used in Japan that differ from western gestures? I know of several but I want confirmation on them.
Also, I hear that the Japanese don't usually say no when in close proximity to someone that asks them a question, rather the head is tilted and for emphasis, the teeth are maybe sucked. Is this frequent?
Answer:
Tilting the head to the side while sucking air through the teeth can be loosely translated as "Sore wa chotto." which could either mean 'no' or just show uncertainty as to exactly what to do. For instance, I was playing golf with a friend a couple of weeks ago and when he walked up to his ball and found a tough lie, the head went to the side and air was sucked through his teeth. "Hmmmm, what to do here?"
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