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    • Sequence of Movement

      The dominant hand forms a fist and performs a circular movement on the upper arm of the person addressed. The fist is moved parallel to the upper arm, i.e. the fingers touch it.

      Shape of hand

      Die Finger bilden eine Faust, der Daumen seitlich aufgelegt.

       

       

      Area of Use

       Germany

    • Sequence of Movement

      The fist is also moved parallel to the person's body in small circles over the shoulder blade.

      Shape of hand

      Die Finger bilden eine Faust, der Daumen seitlich aufgelegt.

       

       

      Area of Use

       Germany

    • Sequence of Movement

      This differs from the first variant in the positioning of the fist. The fist touches the upper arm with the back of the hand, so that the thumb points upwards.

      Shape of hand

      Die Finger bilden eine Faust, der Daumen seitlich aufgelegt.

       

       

      Area of Use

       Germany

    • Sequence of Movement

      The thumb of the executing hand points upwards while the fist describes small circles.

      Shape of hand

      Die Finger bilden eine Faust, der Daumen seitlich aufgelegt.

       

       

      Area of Use

       Germany

IS: coffee

coffee (IS)

Stimulating, slightly bitter tasting, hot drink of dark brown to black color. It is prepared from ground beans of a plant from the reddish family and hot water.

Example

1. Coffee is ready.

2. Question: How do you drink your coffee?
Answer: I prefer to drink my coffee with milk and a piece of sugar.