User:Nelleke
From Beyond Social
Greeting ceremonies
People have more greeting ceremonies than other primates. In the time of the hunter/gatherers, the hunters would leave the camp and come back with their catch. Other primates almost always stay together in a group, so they are not in need of more greeting ceremonies.
Ways of greeting
- Raise eyebrows
- Tilt head backwards
- Smile
- Nod
- Shake hands
- Wave (different ways)
- Hugging (different ways)
- Kissing (different ways)
- Rubbing noses together Mãori Hongi Greeting
- Bringing face to cheeks
Current findings and questions
Greeting someone you know can be awkward and everyone has personal preferences regarding the subject. How can I create a way for people to discuss their preference? How do people show their power within a handshake and how does that affect the conversation afterwards?