In many European and Latin American cultures, people commonly greet one another with a kiss on the cheek. In the United States, people may be more likely to greet one another with a hug or a handshake. An anthropologist would call these ________ actions.

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Anthropologists study the meaning behind cultural practices and beliefs. The act of greeting someone with a kiss on the cheek or a hug carries symbolic meaning in different cultures. Therefore, these actions can be described as symbolic.

In Many European and Latin American Cultures, People Commonly Greet