2007-02-22 09:28:51 · 4 answers · asked by that_guy 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Just a courtesy or being friendly.
2007-02-22 09:36:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember studying this in Sociology class. It's just to be courteous and to not to appear rude or snobbish. Yet, if you walk by them again a short time later, you are likely to say nothing since they were acknowledged once. A sincere smile will usually do if this happens. If I walk by the same person a little bit later, I will simply say their name in a pleasing tone(to acknowledge them again) and this is courteous and pleasing to the other person as well...There were certain terms we learned that described this, yet I can't remember what they were exactly.
2007-02-22 18:01:50 · answer #2 · answered by cap3382 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Non verbal communication. We acknowledge someone who is not an enemy and in turn let them know we are not an enemy.
One would not acknowledge an enemy in such ways.
2007-02-22 20:59:38 · answer #3 · answered by Imogen Sue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just polite and friendly.
2007-02-22 17:36:50 · answer #4 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋