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Indian Head Wobble

Not all Indian head movements are mysterious, but this one needs some explaining.

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Remo Giuffré
Jul 16, 2025
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Indian Head Wobble. Credits: Sailaja Talkies (photos) and Hemant Rangan (superimposed diagram)

The Indian head wobble, head bobble or head shake refers to a common gesture found in South Asian cultures, most notably in India. The motion usually consists of a side-to-side tilting of the head in arcs. A form of nonverbal communication, it may mean yes, goo…

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