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It is a primitive way of solemnizing a bargain. It is not done in "polite society."
Even more primitively, this saliva swapping derived from the old blood oath, of making a cut in the hand and co-mingling blood. Now, we say , for persons of integrity, " His word is his bond" .No bodily fluids need be exchanged.
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What was a spit vow?
Spitting on your hands, and bringing them together to shake. Solidifies a promise.
Past tense of spit?
The past tense of Spit is Spat. I spat on my hand.
What is the origin of the spit handshake?
The 'Spit Handshake' originated around the 14th century in modern day Czechoslovakia. Working class individuals often had dry and callous hands due to hard labour, so when handshaking an individual they experienced some pain. In fact there was an account, (fabricated most likely) of two men's hands spontaneously conbusting due to the friction generated from their handshake. To counter this pesky and common problem, Hans Spitstein developed the 'Spit Handshake' in which both parties would lubricate their hands before commencing the act. Obviously as these were working class men, oil was not readily available and so spit was used as a replacement. Over time the act of spitting on one's hand and offering it became viewed as an act of respect and trust, involving into the 'Spit Handshake' we know and love. Sources: A Brief History of the Handshake
Why do people have spit?
People have saliva to aid in digestion. Camels and llamas spit ON people to express fright or annoyance. It's a warning.
Will the sperm count become very low when you shake your penis every day and sperm comes out?
No - except perhaps in the short term. More sperm will be produced. This is similar to when you spit: your body produces more spit.
Why shouldn't you spit on people?
you get sick
Can people spit seeds?
Um yes you can spit seeds. You can spit water melon seeds peach pits cherry pits stuff like that, but yes you can spit seeds. What does that have to do with Miley Cyrus?
Is there such a thing as a spit rail in a pool?
The interior hand rail and drain often found in professional competitive pools are referred to by the slang term "spit rail" since swimmers could spit into them without fouling the pool water.
What is camel spit for?
It is very good at keeping camel mouths moist and lubricated. Camels can also 'spit' at people when people get too close or cosey with them.
When taking Suboxone do you let the saliva pool under your tongue or do you spit it out or swallow as its dissolving?
Don't spit it out ... thats the medicine ( really ? ) I put it under my tongue till its completel disvoled and swallow the rest with water. kicks it in quicker regardless of what people say. i know first hand.
What kind of people spit on other people?
Non-popular, gross people
Are llamas real?
yes they live in Peru and around that area *they spit grass-spit at people who come to close to them*
