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"WAI" GESTURE
THIS IS DONE BY PUTTING THE HANDS TOGETHER IN A PRAYING
POSITION BEFORE YOUR FACE AND SLIGHTLY NODDING YOUR
HEAD. THIS GESTURE HOLDS THE SAME TRADITIONAL SIGNIFI-
CANCE AS THE AMERICAN HANDSHAKE, BUT ALSO SIGNIFIES
RESPECT, THANKS, AND APOLOGY.
James Callow comment: TIPS OF FINGERS OF BOTH HANDS AT LIPS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): THAILAND
| Subject headings: | 602 Body Parts SPEECH -- Gesture SPEECH -- Body parts involved S602.1 SPEECH -- Body parts involved S602.14 SPEECH -- Greetings Salutations SPEECH -- Respect |
Date learned: 10-24-1970