WorldPingCultural norms can shape how social gestures influence perceived attractiveness
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Humans are social animals, but we have a diversity of societies, each with its own customs, behaviors and expectations.
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- Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:40:04 UTC.
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