There is a huge difference between the upward nod & the downward nod.
Now, there is something called regional difference.
It's only guys who can relate with that.
The upward nod when returned is an open invitation to brotherhood.
Now, there is something called regional difference.
It's only guys who can relate with that.
The upward nod when returned is an open invitation to brotherhood.
In some situations, i.e., trouble, it can be a "WTF, are you looking at? Do you want some?"
The downward nod is more like, "Yeah, we ain't gonna be buddies, but I see you."
In some situations, i.e., affirmation, it can be a "I am glad you did that. Hello, what's up?"
The downward nod is more like, "Yeah, we ain't gonna be buddies, but I see you."
In some situations, i.e., affirmation, it can be a "I am glad you did that. Hello, what's up?"
Generally, respect is formed when the nod is upwards, i.e., they didn't back down.
If the receiver looks away or nods back downwards, i.e., "submissive," they've backed down.
When they've backed down, it gives you to sender the upper hand, i.e., you've asserted dominance.
If the receiver looks away or nods back downwards, i.e., "submissive," they've backed down.
When they've backed down, it gives you to sender the upper hand, i.e., you've asserted dominance.
Nodding upwards is a kind of proud or dominance gesture, "wtf are you looking at? Or just how are you doing?"
Nodding downwards is more of a friendly or submissive gesture, "Thank you for what you did. Or I acknowledge I overstepped and don't want any trouble."
Nodding downwards is more of a friendly or submissive gesture, "Thank you for what you did. Or I acknowledge I overstepped and don't want any trouble."
It's an intuitive or instinctive gesture amongst men whether we know what we are doing or not.
The explanation can vary amongst cultures of other men. The definitions in those cultures are the opposite.
It's an instinctual disposition that ensures civility that way lines or
The explanation can vary amongst cultures of other men. The definitions in those cultures are the opposite.
It's an instinctual disposition that ensures civility that way lines or
boundaries aren't crossed.
Respect amongst each other is maintained.
Respect amongst each other is maintained.
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