A Sign of Brotherhood: Holding Hands?

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@Shavkat (140118)
Philippines
June 24, 2016 12:08pm CST
There are so many gestures that we can do to other people. It can give a good impression of who you really are. Holding hands are commonly seen to romantic couples and biological or non-biological parents with their children. In the Middle East and India, holding hands is common among men population because it is a sign of respect and brotherhood. I know what you are thinking. For some people, it may cause feeling cheesy for guys to hold each other hands in public. It is more acceptable to shake hands than holding hands. In your country, is it common for male friends to hold hands? Photo Credit: pixabay.com
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marcyaz
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
24 Jun 16
It is not common to see two males holding hands now on the other hand it is okay to see two ladies holding hands.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
25 Jun 16
@Marcyaz I agree. Do you think it is like stereotype situation?
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marcyaz
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
25 Jun 16
@Shavkat Yes, it do think it is a stereotype but seems with all the talk about gay people now being so open it will change over time with the males holding hands.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
25 Jun 16
@Marcyaz I wouldn't say anything if it refers to gay. It is acceptable that they can hold hands while walking on the street. I find it is uneasy if seeing real men do the same gesture.
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rachz_kisses
@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
25 Jun 16
It's not common for two male friends to hold hands, but I usually see them walking while putting one arm's over the shoulders of another...
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
25 Jun 16
That's common gesture for real men. I do agree that holdings hands seem so awkward.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
26 Jun 16
@rachz_kisses Even if your partner would ask for it?lol
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rachz_kisses
@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
25 Jun 16
@Shavkat Yeah, they'd rather walk side-by-side than holding hands.
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Sky
@skysnap (20153)
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24 Jun 16
To me it just shows that other person wants to be around with you.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
25 Jun 16
@skysnap I guess it is. If that is the culture, then I will not complain about it. A sign of respect to them.
Sky
@skysnap (20153)
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25 Jun 16
Erly Maglangit
@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
26 Jun 16
Super sweet am jealous now hehehe.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
27 Jun 16
lol
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Erly Maglangit
@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
27 Jun 16
Chrysler Del Rosario
@gichrys (100)
• Philippines
25 Jun 16
Have not seen any here in the Philippines..not even gay couples.. except for couples (male/female).
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
25 Jun 16
@gichrys I do agree on that. Our country is not fully opened this kind of gesture.
CaCa
@CaCaCaCa (69)
• Wuhan, China
25 Jul 16
But why do people think it is normal when girls hold hand? I feel nervous and uncomfortable when people do these close touch to me,much less holding hands.I think it is weird for people to hold hands.Maybe I am too conservative.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
26 Jul 16
It is in your culture.
Sanna_S
@psanasangma (7280)
• India
25 Jun 16
Holding hand among with girls is common, but among boys looks chessy as you have mentioned. Among brother and sister is ok but when they grow up they too stop too..
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
25 Jun 16
I also observed that with my siblings. We feel awkward doing this.lol
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342112)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jun 16
It isn't at all common here but in Egypt we commonly saw this happening. It is sometimes hard to get used to the customs of other countries.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
25 Jun 16
@JudyEv I agree. We just learn how to fit in with this kind of custom.
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@acelawrites
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
24 Jun 16
It is common for young couples in our country, even old ones who are so sweet through the years.Yes, we will feel awkward seeing two men holding hands, lest we will think something. I don't know it is a practice in the Middle East and India.Well differences in cultures and beliefs.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
25 Jun 16
@acelawrites I think it is practiced mostly in a Muslim religion in another country. I also felt weird when someone did that to me in the country that I had been to.
Rahul Jain
@sj3011 (621)
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24 Jun 16
Bro am from INDIA i never seen any boy holding hands as shown in above pic
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
25 Jun 16
@sj3011 That's nice to hear my friend.
williamjisir
@williamjisir66 (594)
• Hangzhou, China
28 Jul 16
It is not very common in our country for men to hold hands while walking, but it is very common to shake hands with each other when seeing each other after some time or when introduced to each other for the first time. Every culture has its way of communications and it is understandable to us. Thanks for your nice discussion.