Greeting

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/greeting

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the communicative function?Initiates social contact, establishes rapport, and frames interaction
2. What is the historical evolution?Transformed from basic non-verbal signals to culturally specific, complex rituals
3. Why do we greet people?Greeting helps people feel safe and know they are welcome. It shows respect and can make friendships easier.
4. How do greetings change in different cultures?In some places people shake hands, in others they bow or press noses. These different ways show respect and show who is talking to whom.

Semiotic system: A system of signs and symbols used for communication.
Proxemics: The study of the use of space in communication and social interaction.
Kinesics: The study of body movements, gestures, and facial expressions as a form of communication.