Clapping

[Jugglering]

Why do we clap our hands when we are applauding another's efforts (like in the theatre, at the concert, after a speech etc)?

Do other societies also clap to express our delight or approval ?

One intrigued Jugglering...

[sn�gged]

No idea... I can't be @rsed to Google it... but a big round of applause for an interesting question.

[weeal]

lol @ snagged

yeah I think its universal juggs, and posh folk just kinda tap their fingers on their hand instead of a full-handed clap lol

[sn�gged]

A little info about the Clap :-o

http://www.wikihow.com/Clap-Your-Hands

[Jugglering]

I am sure it's not universal though... but why I think that is a bit beyond me right now... As you say, snaggedwithspeciala, I also cannot be arsed to google it... I was just convinced that some of the brilliant folk on here would know the real reason !

[Gormless]

Don't worry about the stars, just keep spraying under the arms before you venture into Woolworths.

[weeal]

well someone had to link to it

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term =clap