Created Mar 23, 1999 | Updated Jun 26, 2003
A popular greeting designed to express a sense of community, common amongst young men of a college going age. If performed correctly, a perfect moon will elicit the same response from the recipient. In some cultures it is a sign of respect for an elder or state leader.
It is worth checking the customs of the country you are in for specific moon etiquette.
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