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Why do we greet each other differently??
This certainly is not true for everyone and all cultures, but for me as an american, it is a major factor in my social life:
1) clasping hands with male friends, brothers, and male cousins
2) hugging pretty much all women
3) shaking hands firmly (grabbing each others hand) when meeting someone or when greeting an adult, male or female, or a father
I just think it is kinda wierd. I mean, should I hug or shake hands with gay guys or lesbians? I guess my real question is, shouldn't there be a universal greeting that is common among all sexes, races, and cultures? Is there one that you think is close to being the most common?
3 Answers
- 10 years agoFavorite Answer
It's all your choice it depends on how comfortable you feel with that person. Hugging is for someone you feel completely comfortable with and are willing to endure a close embrace. The uh... bro tap is for your guy friends that you would no feel comfortable hugging and finally the hand shake is for the strangers that you don't trust(at least yet) but you still have to greet.
- Anonymous10 years ago
lool look here hug a gay guy no dont do that u might catch the virus :P ahaha joke :P
uhm shaking hand is oke but i guess hugging is for closer friend people you know atleast thats what i think i mean u can hug a stranger if you wanna loose your wallet i mean the choice is yours
- Anonymous10 years ago
wow it's like you have a strict code on how to greet people. there's no special way to greet anybody!
unless of course it's something sacred to the people then right do it.
