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[VIDEO] Understanding The Case Of The Great Indian Headshake Once And For All

Nodding your head is a universal signal for ‘yes’, while shaking your head is always understood as ‘no.’ But in India, there are countless more headshakes. What do they all mean?

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Be warned. We're going to share with you a video that will forever change your perception of more than a billion people.

If you are an Indian it will bring you inner peace and smug satisfaction, and help you avoid much humiliation. If you are a foreigner, it will lead to spiritual salvation. If you are in business it will lead to a paradigm shift of your vision and mission statement. And if you are Mark Zuckerberg you may be tempted to replace smileys with "headshakes."

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If you are a pet lover you may actually bond better with your iguana or tortoise. It’s something that the authors of "The Secret" and "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" have completely missed. And it’s called The Great Indian Headshake.

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So, here's the video that explains what all kinds of Indian headshakes are and what they really mean. It's a must see before your trip to New Delhi:

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Now that we have a dummies guide to The Great Indian Headshake, shake it baby! (No pun intended)

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