The Victorian Language of the Fan
| Carrying in the right hand front of face | Follow me |
| Carrying in left hand | Desirous of acquaintance |
| Placing it on left ear | You have changed |
| Twirling in left hand | I wish to get rid of you |
| Drawing across forehead | We are watched |
| Carrying in right hand | You are too willing |
| Drawing through hand | I hate you |
| Twirling in right hand | I love another |
| Drawing across cheek | I love you |
| Closing it | I wish to speak to you |
| Drawing across eyes | I am sorry |
| Letting it rest on right cheek | Yes |
| Letting it rest on left cheek | No |
| Open and shut | You are cruel |
| Dropping | We are friends |
| Fanning slowly | I am married |
| Fanning fast | I am engaged |
| With handle to lips | Kiss me |
| Open wide | Wait for me |