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CHEER
IN THE UNITED STATES IT IS CUSTOMARY TO CLAP AND WHISTLE TO SHOW
APPROVAL AND TO "BOO" TO SHOW DISAPPROVAL. BUT WATCHING THE
OLYMPICS, I NOTICED THAT SOME COUNTRIES WHISTLE TO EXPRESS
DISFAVOR. (I SAW THIS IN THE HOCKEY GAMES.)
Where learned: SUMMER OLYMPICS
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
Custom
Cheer:
In the United States, it is customary to clap and whistle to show approval and to "boo" to show disapproval. But watching the Olympics, I noticed that some countries whistle to express disfavor.
Submitter comment:
I saw this in the hockey games.
Data entry tech comment:
motifs added by TRD
Where learned: SUMMER OLYMPICS
Keyword(s): Audience ; Boo ; CHEER ; Clap ; CUSTOM ; Olympics ; SPORTS ; Whistle
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |