The fan has always been used to convey intimate thoughts.

The fan placed hear the heart:	You have won my love
Fanning quickly:	I am engaged
Fanning Slowly:	I am married
Resting fan on the right cheek:	Yes!
Resting fan on the left cheek;	No!
Placing the fan’s handle to the lips Or slowly open and shut fan:	Kiss me!!
Placing the tip of a closed fan to the lips Or drawing fan slowly across cheek:	I love you
Very slowly shut the open fan:	I promise to marry you
Fan presented shut:	Do you love me?
Fan open wide:	Wait for me
Fan with right hand in front of face:	Follow me
Fan with left hand in front of face:	Desirous of Acquaintance
Carrying fan in left hand, open:	Come and talk to me
Twirling fan in right hand:	I am watching you or we are being watched
Twirling fan in left hand:	I love another
Clasping hands under the open fan:	Forgive me, I beg of you
Covering the left ear with an open fan:	Do not betray our secret
Touching the fan against the left ear:	Go away!
Drawing the fan through the hand:	I hate you
Drawing the fan across the eyes:	I am sorry
Drawing the fan across the forehead:	You have changed
Placing the fan behind your head:	Do not forget me
Fanning with little finger extended:	Goodbye
Quickly open and shut fan:	You are cruel
Shaking a closed fan:	You are very important
Touching the tip of the fan with finger:	I must speak with you
Dropping the fan:	We will be friends
A closed fan touching the right eye:	When may I see you?
Presenting a number of sticks, fan apart, open, shows the answer:	At what hour?

The fan spoke a secret language of love and was the most elegant accessory a lady could carry. Be careful how you use your fan!!