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The theories in the answers are wide-ranging and interesting, but none completely compelling. Also surprisingly no women have weighed in even though they're the ones who do it typically.
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Why do people flutter their hands in front of their faces when overexcited (like meeting their favorite celebrity)? Does it have something to do with hyperventilation? Or is it a non-functional gesture? Only seen it in America and mostly teen girls who do it.