Hand clapping is ubiquitous behavior for humans across time and cultures, serving many different purposes: to signify approval with applause, for instance, or to keep time to music. Acousticians often ...
This post is co-authored by Ron Riggio and nonverbal communication expert Alan Crawley. When and why do we clap? We get startled, and we clap. We try to get our dog’s (or our child’s) attention, and ...
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Brazilians Have a Wholesome Reason for Applauding On Beaches—and It's Spreading Across South America
This community-driven signal is used in Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, and beyond. Every day at the beach is deserving of a round of applause. However, if you happen to hear people start to clap ...
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