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Why do people clap?

py2006 · 2012-06-16 20:50:37

...well I know its a sign of appreciation. But, do you ever think about why exactly do we slap two parts of our body together to make a noise? Why is that a sign of appreciation? (grabs coat, goes to pub)

16-06-2012 8:50pm

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...well I know its a sign of appreciation.

But, do you ever think about why exactly do we slap two parts of our body together to make a noise? Why is that a sign of appreciation?

(grabs coat, goes to pub)

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#2 16-06-2012 9:32pm

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We also cheer. How else are we to make noise and show emotion ?

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#3 16-06-2012 10:38pm

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this thread is quite general, not particularly a men's issue- try AH

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