The cultural background of forefinger pressing middle finger can be traced back to the etiquette in China traditional culture. In ancient times, the gesture of pressing the index finger on the middle finger was regarded as an act of respecting others and expressing modesty. This gesture is not only common in social occasions, but also widely loved in spiritual life. For example, in meditation and qigong practice, pressing the index finger on the middle finger is considered to regulate breathing and mentality.
In modern society, the use of forefinger pressing middle finger has surpassed traditional etiquette and culture and become a global body language. In business and marketing, this gesture is used to express gratitude or praise to customers, and it is also used by some charitable organizations to express gratitude and love to donors. In addition, in some sports competitions and music performances, spectators and fans will also use this gesture to express their support and encouragement to the contestants or performers.