Remember when black men would head nod each other when passing in public areas

[Vandelay]

Most still do it.

 

[Formerly known as...]

I still do, I dont feel like it has happened less either really.

 

[Luke Cage]

I generally just do it with old heads now. Young folks don't seem to reciprocate these days.

 

[beenz]

Most still do , I consistently get head nods or what up.at work,store,gas station etc

Some don’t say nothin or on their phones not paying attention

this here. I regular get the nod when I see nikkas out here in these streets. rarely do I encounter a scowl.

 

[DonB90]

from this thread it seems people are saying its generational?

back in the day my dad noticed the head nod happened less when he was in the tri state area compared to the midwest/south...
...he hypothesized that it was because there were more non FBA (that term didnt exist back in those days ) black folks in the tri state area and they didnt feel that connection black Americans had with each other

Dap and rep cause you just answered your on question case in point....

Chicago and I’ve always been a dude who makes direct eye contact , look you dead in your face I feel you scary/lack confidence if you don’t

 

[-DMP-]

I still do it but I’m a younger 30s breh from the south. Southern hospitality and shyt.

 

[Kuma the Bear]

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[desjardins]

Once upon a time not getting a head nod was a sign a breh was
Now I have no idea
I tend to look people in the eyes as I approach so it usually leads to some form of communication if only to verify everything is cool

 

[DonB90]

Most still do it.

I still do, I dont feel like it has happened less either really.

Age range and region at this point I'm collecting empirical data this interest me

 

[DonB90]

I still do it but I’m a younger 30s breh from the south. Southern hospitality and shyt.

I live in Florida breh that shyt died a long time ago in the major cities amongst the youth

 

[Formerly known as...]

Age range and region at this point I'm collecting empirical data this interest me

I am in the UK, but even when I travel I feel the same thing. It is still a universally thing imo.

 

[Vandelay]

Age range and region at this point I'm collecting empirical data this interest me

38, Chicago. I usually do it when passing by 1 for 1. Not when there's a group.

 

[DonB90]

38, Chicago. I usually do it when passing by 1 for 1. Not when there's a group.

Not suprised. One of the most interesting things about black people in Chicago is how y'all have been able to retain mannerisms directly from the South throughout all these years. How ironic is it that in the year 2022 I'd argue AA southern culture is just as strong if not stronger in Chicago then it is in any city in South/Central Florida. But massive immigration will do that I guess.

 

[duncanthetall]

Young nikkas these days if you do that, some will look at you like you crazy or their enemy. shyts fukked up

 

[DonB90]

I am in the UK, but even when I travel I feel the same thing. It is still a universally thing imo.

Never knew y'all was on the same wave up there I like that. Visiting London to soak up the culture and interact with black that have English accents has always been on my need to do before I get old list