There are many gesticulations in the
Indian culture that signify different things. These movements and gestures are what make Indians really unique. They use these motions to say the things that
words cannot explain or to support the words they are saying.
The most common gesture would be the tugging of ears. This is done to show that the person apologizing is sincerely admitting his mistake and demonstrates that he repents for the sin done against the person. Touching someone's feet is also another gesture that shows sincerity in paying respect to an elder or superior. This is usually done to a person who has done you a great deed and you want to show gratitude and respect to that person. The feet are considered to be the
dirtiest part of the body since it is always touching the ground.
This is also the reason why people leave their slippers on the doorstep of a temple and why it is considered very rude to direct the soles of your feet to another person. Touching the feet means you have a great respect to that person, as if you are worshipping him or her that even touching his or her feet is a privilege.
