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Sequence of movement
The hand is formed into a kind of claw so that the fingers are spread apart and bent. The fingertips of this hand formed in this way are now placed on the back of the person addressed between the shoulder blades. At this point, one now performs several small circular movements.
Area of use
Germany
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Sequence of movement
With both index fingers, draw small vertical strokes on the upper back of the person being addressed. These are drawn one after the other in a slow rhythm, so that the stroke with the right hand is almost finished, while the stroke with the left hand already begins slowly. Repeat these movements several times, symbolizing tears.
Area of use
International
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Sequence of movement
You form a kind of fist with the right hand, but stretch the index finger and the little finger straight. The tips of the thumbs rest on the bent fingers. Now place the fingertips of the stretched fingers on the upper back of the person being addressed and pull the hand down vertically in a slow but flowing movement.
Area of use
Germany
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Sequence of movement
With both index fingers, draw small vertical lines on the right upper arm of the person being addressed. These are drawn one after the other in a slow rhythm, so that the stroke with the right hand is almost finished, while the stroke with the left hand already begins slowly. Repeat these movements several times, symbolizing tears.
Area of use
Germany