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Two or more people voluntarily '''hold hands''' for one of the following reasons and purposes: |
Two or more people voluntarily '''hold hands''' for one of the following reasons and purposes: |
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*in various rituals: |
*in various rituals: |
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*to [[dance]]. |
*to [[dance]]. |
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*to cause pain |
*to cause pain |
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*to arm wrestle |
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Whether friends hold hands depends on [[culture]] and [[gender role|gender]]: in the Western culture this is mainly done by women and small children. In Arab countries, [[Africa]] and some parts of Asia it is done also by men. |
Whether friends hold hands depends on [[culture]] and [[gender role|gender]]: in the Western culture this is mainly done by women and small children. In Arab countries, [[Africa]] and some parts of Asia it is done also by men. |
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Revision as of 22:10, 3 July 2006
Two or more people voluntarily hold hands for one of the following reasons and purposes:
- in various rituals:
- to express friendship or love,
- to enjoy physical contact (not necessarily of erotic character),
- for emotional support,
- for guidance
- to guide (a child, a blind person, in darkness, etc.)
- to urge to follow,
- to keep together (in a crowd or in darkness),
- as a symbol of love
- to help the other walking, standing or climbing up,
- to dance.
- to cause pain
- to arm wrestle
Whether friends hold hands depends on culture and gender: in the Western culture this is mainly done by women and small children. In Arab countries, Africa and some parts of Asia it is done also by men.