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Other than conveying respect what is the purpose of saluting?

Posted - May 4, 2018
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  • 44797
    It started in Europe as a gesture showing a palm of a hand toward another indicating there was not a weapon in hand.
      May 4, 2018 10:33 AM MDT
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  • 113301
    I like that Ele. A gesture of cordiality/trust even. Among strangers or acquaintances or friends.. So while the military are the ones who would have weapons it can also apply to civilians although I've never saluted anyone in my life. Yet. Thank you for the information and Happy Saturday! :)
      May 5, 2018 2:55 AM MDT
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  • 19937
    I thought that was the reason for extending the hand for a handshake.
      May 5, 2018 8:54 AM MDT
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  • 44797
    I have heard both. Thanx.
      May 5, 2018 10:13 AM MDT
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  • 46117
    That is the purpose. 


    sa·lute
    səˈlo͞ot/
    noun
    noun: salute; plural noun: salutes

    1.
    a gesture of respect, homage, or polite recognition or acknowledgment, especially one made to or by a person when arriving or departing.
    "he raises his arms in a triumphant salute"
    synonyms: greeting, salutation, gesture of respect, obeisance, acknowledgment, welcome, address
    "he gave the captain a salute" This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at May 5, 2018 10:13 AM MDT
      May 5, 2018 8:55 AM MDT
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