How Often Do You Clap?

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Are you an exuberant clapper? Have you ever noticed that babies and infants and toddlers know how to clap their hands without ever being taught? Clapping is a natural human bodily function. It's an expression of joy and appreciation. As we mature and grow older our clapping becomes less natural and more in line with expected social conventions. There are certain times when clapping is allowed. Sometimes we don't clap unless others are clapping. Sometimes our clapping is very restrained and practically quiet. It can become a mere gesture rather than a full-blown expression. Sometimes to emphasize our clapping we stand up. As an adult there are actually social protocols for clapping. And premature clapping is frowned upon, as is excessive clapping. Sometimes refusing to clap is a very negative statement. The nature of clapping can actually get political. And clapping for no apparent reason can be seen as a little cuckoo. How often do you clap? Have you ever stopped to think about how you clap? Is it a natural bodily reaction or is it a gesture of social convention? And do little children clapping make you want to clap? How do you feel about clapping?