Indian Head Wobble Demystify The peculiar Indian head shake, wobble, or bobble is the source of much confusio wonderment among foreigners, especially the first time one is confronted with it. It like a cross between a nod and shake, but does it mean yes? Or does it mean no? C The confusion is made even worse when the wobble is silent. Without speech to ny clues as to the message it's supposed to convey, it's easy to feel bewildered.