quote:

Originally posted by FN in MT:
I always recall John Wayne in I think "Mc Klintock" saying "Ya Ta Hey" to the old Chief.

Or how about the Blackfeet Tribal Hello, OKI?

My Blackfeet buddy gives me the raised right hand and "Oki" when we meet. Though it is a bit of a personal joke between us.

quote:

Originally posted by wcb6092:
[FLASH_VIDEO]<iframe frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1AGW3bbcb3Y" width="640"></iframe>[/FLASH_VIDEO]

quote:

Originally posted by BigSwede:
A salute. Ya know, so they can see I am not armed

quote:

Originally posted by FN in MT:
I always recall John Wayne in I think "Mc Klintock" saying "Ya Ta Hey" to the old Chief.

Or how about the Blackfeet Tribal Hello, OKI?

My Blackfeet buddy gives me the raised right hand and "Oki" when we meet. Though it is a bit of a personal joke between us.

quote:

Originally posted by k5blazer:
Hopefully no one adopts the greeting of the Walibri tribe of Australia.

quote:

And as recently as the 1950s, Scott writes, it wasn’t uncommon for an aboriginal tribe in Australia to say hello via genital grabbing. Aussie anthropologist M.J. Meggitt reported that men of the Walbiri, upon visiting each other, would place their penises in their host’s hands. “To refuse a penis,” Scott writes matter of factly, “was a sign of hostility.”

quote:

Originally posted by Georgeair:

quote:

Originally posted by k5blazer:
Hopefully no one adopts the greeting of the Walibri tribe of Australia.

To save others the search and wincing moment. Well the first anyway.

quote:

And as recently as the 1950s, Scott writes, it wasn’t uncommon for an aboriginal tribe in Australia to say hello via genital grabbing. Aussie anthropologist M.J. Meggitt reported that men of the Walbiri, upon visiting each other, would place their penises in their host’s hands. “To refuse a penis,” Scott writes matter of factly, “was a sign of hostility.”

quote:

Originally posted by flashguy:
We have been shaking hands for hundreds of years. Frankly, I see no good reason for stopping it. If one has a functioning immune system, one won't typically get sick from doing it. Hand washing should handle the problem (but do try to be a little subtle about it--don't shake hands with someone and immediately rip out an antibacterial wipe and cleanse your hands in front of him).

I understand that some folks prefer not to shake hands. When confronted with one, I accede to their desire and simply nod and smile.

I am not a germophobe--my immune system was well exercised in my youth and appears to still be working well. I take some precautions and don't give diseases much thought.

flashguy

quote:

“To refuse a penis,” Scott writes matter of factly, “was a sign of hostility.”

quote:

Originally posted by 1967Goat:

I am pretty sure ya ta hey is Navajo.

quote:

Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:

quote:

“To refuse a penis,” Scott writes matter of factly, “was a sign of hostility.”

I'll be sure to remind my wife of that.