User:Nelleke

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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?