back Sequence of movement The flat hand is placed very loosely on the upper area of the right shoulder blade of the person being addressed. In a loose wiping motion, one now pulls the hand back and forth on the back (left, right, left, right). Shape of hand Area of use Germany IS: wipe wipe (IS) Schließen Lightly rubbing over a surface in one or more motions (usually with a rag) to clean. Example The table must be wiped. Tags Body care