Flashed it, they stamped my tourist card (purchased at SDQ), and after I requested, stamped my passport as well.
The Cubans could care less if Americans go. It's the US that has its panties in a bunch. In fact, when I spoke to Cubans and told them I was Puerto Rican (the majority of Spanish Speaking tourists there are either Venezuelan or Spaniards, so my accent was a bit off to them), they were pleasantly surprised. And shockingly well informed about historical politics on my island.
The middle finger was for my return, in case it was needed
I'm not sure as to its meaning in Cuba, but in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, it means the same thing as in the US and Canada, so I'm pretty sure it means the same thing in Cuba
LOL @ the panties in a bunch comment.
Ok.. makes sense that the Cuban government would welcome tourism.. and the US having imposed the embargo doesn't encourage tourism to Cuba..