Non-verbal

cues, body
language or
gestures that we
Capiznons and
Filipinos in
 By:
DANILO HOBAYAN JR.
KIMBERLY BIANCA LOAR
Beso-beso or Social
Kissing
A form of greeting where two
individuals kiss each other’s cheeks
using only cheeks; usually
accompanied with the sound of a
quick, gentle kiss. This can often be
seen in a social gathering among
mutuals or close friends.   
Pouting lips/pointing with
lips
Using lips as a gesture to point
something to someone by
pouting lips to that direction.
Usually used when a person only
wants to give hints or directions
in a subtle manner. 
 Menu please/ Bill please
This is commonly done by the
  Filipinos in restaurants when asking
  for the menu or bill. To get the
waiter’s attention, Filipinos tend to
make a square shape in the air with
their hands high in the air to ask for
the menu and a rectangular shape for
the bill.
 
Nodding with Eyebrows
 
Quickly raising one’s eyebrows
in a friendly manner to
acknowledge a familiar
individual or friend in sight.
Typically happens when a
person passes by their friend
and only wants to casually greet
each other’s presence.
 
Strong Eye Contact
“Discontinue” whatever it is a
person doing. Filipinos call this
“makuha ka sa tingin”
Clicking one’s tongue/
Palatak
To exhibit one’s feeling of
disappointment, empathy,
or shock—mostly negative
emotions. This can often be
heard when told with
terrible, saddening news.
Attention kissing and
Clapping
A long, usually loud, kissing noise
to grab someone’s attention; often
followed with a loud clapping. This
can often be seen or heard when
an individual tries to call another
individual from a distance and
whose name is unknown by the
sender.
 Lowering the head while
arms extended downwards
In passing between two people who
are in the middle of a discussion.
These gestures demonstrate
politeness and respect for those
people with or without saying
“Excuse me”.
Unconscious hitting when
laughing
An expression where an
individual who is laughing
uncontrollably unconsciously
hits a person in a humorous
manner; it could also mean as
an “Oh, stop it, you!”
impression. 
 Pogi pose
This pose with a check
mark at the bottom of
your face means that,
the person is
gwapo/maganda
(handsome/beautiful).
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