Is it true that in some cultures people cough in someones presence, to show disrespect?

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Is it true that in some cultures people cough in someones presence, to show disrespect?

I heard this about Moslem , Asian and some European cultures. What does this mean and why do they do it.

2006-07-26 13:46:18 · 3 answers · asked by CHULA5 1 in Social Science ➔ Anthropology

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Why do you say 'excuse me', when you yawn? It indicates disinterest in the person before you and hence disrespect. Different cultures have different gestures of disrespect. So, no point asking 'what does this mean?'. Simply, such customs have evolved with time.

2006-07-26 16:40:49 · answer #1 · answered by VedBard 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

yes

2006-07-26 22:22:18 · answer #2 · answered by Princess illusion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

*Cough*Cough* Pardon?

2006-07-26 20:53:06 · answer #3 · answered by Surething 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋