For people who think the fan code is just a little too forward...
Note on previous writeup: Parasols only reached the West in the late 18th century....anyone who conflates "late medieval" and "early modern" is crazy.
*Carrying it elevated in left hand.
Desiring
acquaintance.
*Carrying it elevated in right hand.
Don't come near me.
*Carrying it closed in left hand.
Meet on the first crossing, but don't openly follow.
*Carrying it closed in right hand by the side.
Follow me, NOW!
*Carrying it over the right shoulder.
You can speak to me.
*Carrying it over the left shoulder.
This isn't the time to talk, sorry.
*Closing it up, quickly.
I wish to speak to you.
*Dropping it.
I want you...will you pick it up?
*End of tips to lips.
Do you love me?
*Folding it up, slowly and very carefully.
Get out of here, quickly.
*Letting it rest on the right cheek.
Yes!
*Letting it rest on the left cheek.
No!
*Striking it on the hand.
I am very displeased.
*Swinging it to and fro by the handle on the left side.
I'm not taken yet.
*Swinging it to and fro by the handle on the left side.
We're an item. Don't bother.
*Tapping the chin gently.
I am in love with another
*Twisting it in the left hand.
I love another
*Twisting it in the right hand.
You're the one.
*Twirling it around.
Be careful; we are watched
*Using it as a fan.
Introduce me to your company (read 21st century: posse)
*Biting the tips.
Go! Now! And don't come back!
*With handle to lips.
Kiss me....