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Gestures

A common sound is a tack-tack clicking with the tongue meaning, “oh really?”
Placing both hands on the head is like saying “what a disappointment!”
When gesturing or beckoning for someone to come, it's best to face your palm downwards and make a scratching motion with the fingers.
Waving the index finger back and forth usually means no.
Making one hand into a fist and then slapping it slapping it into with the palm of your other hand means “very much” or “a lot”.
Sometimes the forefinger and pinky are extended and used to mime Dracula teeth, making fun of someone for having bad teeth.

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