I work with a bunch of Indians and I've noticed, at least in the men, their heads bob like those things you put on your dashboard. Is this just a common mannerism or do pretty much all Indians do it? What's the history on this?
2007-03-27 16:31:08 · 3 answers · asked by Art Student 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
It is a sign of respect for each other. You know, kind of a quick bow!
2007-03-27 16:48:03 · answer #1 · answered by zclifton2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an Outsourced Office in India and I've noticed a lot of mannerisms in them that we don't have here. Hpwever, I wouldn't say that it cracks me up, I'm sorry.
People from all over the world have different mannerisms which we should try to understand and appreciate. It's not like our mannerisms don't appear corny to the others, it's just that they are gracious enough to not laugh at them.
I spent quite some time in Italy and France where they speak with their hands. I've been to England where my cousins live where they are very touchy about being touched and are rather condescending towards towards us Yanks, but didn't take offense at it.
I'm accustomed to these things, today.
I don't know if that's good or bad, but I feel I'm a better human being by not being judgemental and bigoted.
Cheers!
ST
Oh, by the way, I expect Ms. sincerasoy will be around shortly to post her usual Defamatory Slander and Libel about me. That's good, because I'm really going to enjoy suing her!
2007-03-27 16:46:44 · answer #2 · answered by In Memory of Simon Templar 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's a learned behavior, like Italians moving their hands all the time when they talk. I end up following their hands and not paying attention to what they say.
2007-03-27 16:34:20 · answer #3 · answered by Danagasta 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋