What does it mean when someone holds up their pinky finger? Does it mean salty or gay?

Question

When I was salsa dancing with this guy he said that he was ... and then held up his pinky finger? I think that means he is gay. But later I was talking with an Italian guy at a Thanksgiving potluck and he said that Japanese people like their food... and held up his pinky finger? meaning salty. I guess this depends on your culture or the context. What does holding up the picky finger mean to you?

Answer 1

shame

Answer 2

I think it means salty gay