Answer to Question #209675 in Psychology for Nqoqo

Question

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-Tell us where you are?

-Is it a formal or informal place? Provide the date and time of the observation. (Give us a setting).

-Give us the gender of the people, language or languages being spoken, and gestures being used.

-What are your observations from this – are they friends, colleagues, family, romantically involved, is there some sort of social distance? Are they people from different race groups, or cultures?

-From your observation, and or your daily life are there some forms of greeting that make you feel uncomfortable? Explain.

Answer 1

I'm currently in Mumbai, India's formal capital. My observation took place on June 17th, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. I made friends with both men and women. Their primary languages are Hindi and English, which are complemented by distinct gestures like, namaste, nodding, touching feet, and sing of right hand to everything are some the gestures highly valued by Indians.

Indians are extremely kind and romantic in their expressions of love for their loved ones. They live as a family and share everything they have, such as meals, demonstrating their caring nature. Due to the dense population of Mumbai, it is difficult for people to maintain social distances while going about their daily lives. Individuals of all races and cultures have contributed to the large population. According to my daily observations, I felt uncomfortable with the style of greetings in which the young ones touched the elders' feet as a sign of respect, and the seniors were meant to touch the young ones' heads as a sign of blessing in return. To someone who is unfamiliar with the greeting, it may appear intolerable since they may believe their shoes are being stolen.