Okay, I found this Chinese influencer doing one of those cute, flirty hand dances…

And the entire Chinese internet is questioning everything.

ranging from “It’ll take me several years to learn just one expression.” to “Sometimes, it takes a man to understand men.”

The top comment I saw says:

“It’s only when these expressions appear on a man’s face that you realize how much people-pleasing is built into them.”

Another viewer said:

“I tried doing these expressions alone somewhere private. Thank God my mother didn’t see me.”

Honestly, that’s probably the recommended way to try this. So don’t mind me if I do, in my private time.

And just in case if you are up for it, somebody gave the actual technical instructions:

Step 1: “The body has to be seductive, but the face has to look innocent and completely unaware.” Step 2: Subtly tilt the head and maintain innocent smiles which builds Step 3’s “I have absolutely no idea I’m being seductive” kinda look and performance.

If you have mastered this,

“Congratulations—you have graduated from the School of Subtle Seduction and now a man of culture.”

Or as commentor put it:

“This is exactly the kind of masculine, straight Chinese man we need.”

Which I will interpret as the new openness demonstrated by Chinese society, at least online.

Lastly, I just want to mention the most progragmatic comment idea was:

“I’m going to save this video. The economy is bad, so I guess I have to learn whatever skills appear on our Tiktok feed and add to my resume.”

Obviously somebody is being pragmatic and preparing for a career change. How about you?