The Head Bobble

The head bobble gets me every time. It looks suspiciously like they are shaking their head no, especially when combined with the smug look of indifference. But its simply the Indian way of confirmation. Can I have a coffee? Head bobble, pursing of the lips. No? I ask confused. Yes, yes, coffee! Head bobble. That's going to take some getting used to. It sill confuses me on a daily basis and has made me realize how much I rely on facial expressions when communicating. Here facial expressions are more or less obsolete, its the head bobble all the way!