Car salesman reveals what it really means if they do a certain hand gesture
- A dealership salesman has revealed the meaning behind a small gesture
- He posted the meaning on social media
- And it turns out lots of people recognized it
Published on Mar 13, 2025 at 2:42 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Mar 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
A car salesman has revealed the real meaning behind a hand gesture you may have spotted while trying to buy a car.
Dealerships see all sorts of people walk through the doors each and every day.
From those who come prepared with the cash, to folks who are looking for a loan to help get their dream car.
And for those who fall into the latter category, it turns out there’s a telling gesture that will let you know your application hasn’t been a success.
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There’s a secret salesman hand gesture to watch out for
Dalt Miller is a Toyota salesman at a car dealership in Indiana, and when it comes to loan approvals he knows a thing or two.
Miller, who posts on TikTok under the handle @daltmiller, recently shared the true meaning of a small hand gesture – and if you’ve ever tried to buy a car at a dealership, you may recognize it.
Miller recently uploaded a clip to TikTok with the caption: “When a car salesman does this just KNOW you aren’t approved.” Ouch.
In the clip, he can be seen approaching the camera while he pulled a pained expression.
As he got nearer to the camera, he continued to look uncomfortable and then gently made a steeple gesture with his hand as he placed it down on the desk in front of him.
Subtle, right?
So subtle you might not even notice it unless you’re looking for it.
It turns out lots of people were familiar with it
“Yes, when I see that hand I just get up,” one follower said.
Another commented: “Five fingers of sadness.”
“The steeple of denial,” a third joked.
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Others said that seeing the gesture made them brace for the, ‘so here’s what we can do’ conversation that was bound to come next.
Even a fellow salesperson chipped in to confirm it was the truth.
“The universal hand sign,” she wrote. “I used to do that all the time, which meant, your time in my office is up.”
Miller isn’t the only salesperson to spill secrets over on TikTok, another dealership worker recently revealed which car was the hardest to sell, while another noted a strange phenomenon that happens with every customer who buys a Ford Raptor R truck.
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
