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I was applauding after a performance recently and the question came to me - why do we clap after a performance? Do we have a general understanding as to why/when humanity decided to put their hands together as a show of congratulations? (self.AskHistorians)
submitted 14h ago by hamsalad123
Why is putting our hands together a universal show of congratulations and support? I've seen in some movies (in 19th century settings) the knocking of knuckles on a hard surface in place of clapping, for example.
Was curious to see if any of our illustrious denizens of Ask/Historians may have this insight on this small but universal detail in human behavior. Thanks in advance!
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Was curious to see if any of our illustrious denizens of Ask/Historians may have this insight on this small but universal detail in human behavior. Thanks in advance!
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