Do you get nods of friendliness?

@franxav (14205)
India
July 18, 2025 10:15am CST
Every culture or country has its own typical gestures. Some use hand gestures profusely, some less. Some shake their head right and left or up and down. In our area a particular way of waving the head is quite common. It's not up and down or right and left. It's waving the head in an angular way. It's a gesture of greeting and acknowledgement . It's kind of saying " hi " in a physical way. However, you wouldn't give it to an unknown person and you less likely to receive it from someone unknown to you or someone who is not in your friendship circle. Yesterday, when I went to bring rice from government ration dealer I received many nods. Some of them were from known persons but some nods were from unknown passers by. I nod my head in reply to all. Not doing it would be impolite. I return home feeling glad . I am not a celebrity neither am I any influential person occupying any important chair.Yet I am found worthy of friendly nods. Isn't it that a blessing?
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@JudyEv (358792)
• Rockingham, Australia
5h
It's nice to be acknowledged by people. In my area, many will say hello as they pass whether they know you or not.
6h
I get friendly nods all the time That's because people can see I am a very friendly guy. I pride myself on being so friendly. I am not a celebrity either, on maybe just a little bit. I am glad that you get lots of nods You have always been friendly to me on Mylot ( Jimlos nods to Xavier)
@AmbiePam (100626)
• United States
7h
Yes, I think it definitely is! Here, it’s normally just the men who do the head nods (they lift their chin slightly), and it’s just like acknowledging your presence, as a matter of respect. Women just generally smile.
@1creekgirl (43884)
• United States
14h
That's a cool way of looking at it. Here in eastern NC, everyone smiles and says hi or hey. In the car most people will wave since it's probably a neighbor or relative!
@Kandae11 (56685)
11h
People here may say good morning or good afternoon to strangers. If it is someone they know, then the greeting will be more personal.