The Science of Waving
Each and every day, we take part in the social task of waving. Maybe it’s when we see someone, we’re walking away from someone, or maybe just a casual walkby. We all wave. That is unless you’re an amputee, in that case ignore this page and go back to reading this past week’s Game Previews.
You can tell a lot about a person, just by their wave. (Or I can.) I guess it’s just my gift. For a long time I’ve been using my knowledge of body lanquage to interpret their feelings and therefore, their feelings about me or someone else. So, let’s get started. there are several kinds of waves, including the casual wave, the talking wave, the at-waist wave, the exuberant wave, the finger-twiddly wave, the wink wave, the flirty wave, the dual wave, the handshake wave, and specialty waves. I, with my gift can tell you what they mean.Â
- The Casual Wave-This wave is your typical wave. The arm (bent at the elbow) extends out, the hand goes in a clockwise motion (to the user) facing the receiver of said wave. This is the most common wave, and it usually means that you and that person know eachother pretty well.
- The Talking Wave-This wave can also be called the “Hi Wave”, depending on your situation. This wave is the same as earlier, except this time the user is saying a brief message-”Hi, Hello, Hey buddy, Hey man, etc.”. This usually is the next step up from the earlier, except you may know this person a little better, or you may know them as a teacher or slightly-known work colleauge, or it may just be a way to start a conversation.
- The At-Wrist Wave-This is probably one of the more annoying and sinister waves. This user will keep their hand at their waist, with the wrist touching the waist, and they will have from their still keeping their hand in that position. This will probably mean that the user some-what knows/acknowledges you, or has already waved to the person next to you. This could also mean that the user does not think you are worthy of The Casual Wave.
- The Exuberant Wave-This is one of the rarer waves. This will be similar to The Casual Wave, except maybe with more movement. This probably means that this person is enthusiastic about you or seeing you, and could possibly mean in rare circumstances infatuation with the receiver. Girls may receive these from other girls, them being an enthusiastic sex.
- The Finger-Twiddly Wave- This is also a rarer wave. This one consists of the user performing The Casual Wave, except twiddling their fingers. This could also mean infatuation (hopefully between two different sexes). This could also be shared between two enthusiastic girls. Or from a flirty girl. They don’t usually come from (normal) guys.
- The Wink Wave- This wave is the The Casual Wave except with a wink. This is similar in meaning with The Finger-Twiddly Wave. This also be flirty from an infatuated reason.
- The Flirty Wave-This wave is usually given by females, and can consist of anything that is considered flirting that is done during the wave. This most likely means infatuation if coming from a female to a male.
- The Dual Wave-This is a very rare wave with the user using both arms to wave at you. This is a sillier wave, usually with the user trying to either get your attention or to get you to stop your car.
- The Handshake Wave-This is also a rare wave, with the two users coming together, starting to wave, then coming in and doing a handshake. This is usually only performed by good buddies, usually male.
- Specialty Waves-These waves are also rare. They can range from anything you and your buddies may have goin’ on-an inside joke, if you will. This could be a salute, a sign lanquage sequence, or something else. These could mean a variety of things.
Now that I’m through talking about the types of waves, their are also deeper wave meanings. Say you and your buddy are walking along. A person that both of you know walks by. That person does The Talking Wave, saying your buddy’s name, and then makes eye contact with you, possibly does The At-Wrist Wave, and walks along. This probably means that the user is preferring one receiver over the other. But it gets worse. The non-had-name-exclaimed person does The Casual Wave. They don’t wave back. WHY DON’T I DESERVE A WAVE BACK!!!!! Sorry about that. Which leads me to my next point-You NEVER want to be a solo waver (a person that waves but does not get a wave in return). You end up looking like a dork and feeling emabarrassed. Remember-ALWAYS make eye contact before waving! If you don’t they may not see you and you’ll have to wave twice. Making you look like a dork-again. For guys like myself, it is always a good thing to get either a Finger-Twiddly, Flirty, or Winky Wave. It makes you feel all good inside…all tingly. But enough about my experiences, this about wraps it up on this page on education. Please post a comment on this page or the post telling me what you think. Thanks.