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Why Do People Touch Their Chest After A Handshake? by Nobody: 5:14pm On Sep 01, 2013
I've observed that most people usually touch their chest after a handshake. I used to think it's the yoruba culture but recently I've seen my ibo friends do so too. Please, what's the reason for this?
Re: Why Do People Touch Their Chest After A Handshake? by demelza: 5:28pm On Sep 01, 2013
This behaviour is mostly pecuilar to the Hausas. I will like to know what it means too.
Re: Why Do People Touch Their Chest After A Handshake? by Nobody: 6:06pm On Sep 01, 2013
demelza: This behaviour is mostly pecuilar to the Hausas. I will like to know what it means too.
Hausas? Really? Ok, let's see if we would get and explanation from someone knowledgeable.
Re: Why Do People Touch Their Chest After A Handshake? by Nobody: 1:59pm On Sep 02, 2013
Anyone who can help us?
Re: Why Do People Touch Their Chest After A Handshake? by Nobody: 2:32pm On Sep 08, 2013
jammyng: Anyone who can help us?

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