Why we kneel in my culture- The unavoidable act
@jollykizza (84)
Uganda
June 29, 2016 7:49am CST
Kneeling now days is seen as a backward and ancient trait. But what they haven't told you is that it is culture and there is no substitute to it. Imagine meeting your father in-law at in a public place all clad in your suits then you feel like shying away or just saying hello in English to avoid greeting in your local dialect. whether you are a PhD holder or the minister, you have to kneel before your in-laws, and your elders. Share with me your unavoidable acts.
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@jollykizza (84)
• Uganda
29 Jun 16
@ JaboUK thank you for your observation. I am new here and I am trying to fill in the gaps. I am a Ugandan, a muganda by tribe. We are obliged to kneel in this age and era, and we have grown up seeing our parents kneel, so in most cases it is by default.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
29 Jun 16
@jollykizza to show your country, you can go to 'settings' then 'edit profile', 'location' 'save changes'
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@jollykizza (84)
• Uganda
29 Jun 16
@hereandthere thank you so much let me do that asap.
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@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• Austin, Texas
29 Jun 16
If it's your culture and it's not causing any problems then go ahead and perform your etiquette or whatever act is considered good manners and showing honor and respect. Me? I'm totally OK with a handshake, a hug or a kiss. But quite frankly, I don't like the idea of kneeling before or bowing to another human being. Glad I live in America! We don't even have to kneel or bow to our President!
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@jollykizza (84)
• Uganda
30 Jun 16
Sometimes it becomes uncomfortable and time consuming. There are times when you just feel like saying hi.Period.
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@jollykizza (84)
• Uganda
30 Jun 16
Those days when you pray you were in another part of the world.
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@jollykizza (84)
• Uganda
29 Jun 16
True that. Though the younger generation find it so hard to practice.
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
29 Jun 16
are you saying you kneel when you meet an older family member, even if it's out in public? then what does the older member do while you're kneeling?
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
29 Jun 16
@jollykizza we filipinos also have a practice of greeting our elders. we say "mano po," hold their hand and let our forehead touch the back of their hand. however, more and more are into kissing the cheeks now.
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@jollykizza (84)
• Uganda
29 Jun 16
@hereandthere When I was in the Philippines, I witnessed that a lot especially when there is a tatay or tita. I would hear the elders saying " Bless, Bless." Diba?
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@jollykizza (84)
• Uganda
29 Jun 16
The older member stands still and smiles and replies back.
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