NT, Do you use the Upword or Downward Nod when speaking? Vol Old school vs New School

[tr1ll]

When speaking to a stranger in passing, do you use the upward, "Wattup, bro!" nod or the downward, "G'day" nod?

I used to "wattup, bro" everyone until I got a proffessional job. Presidents and CEO would come through on the regular and I didn't want to be the fool that came at the CEO with the "What it do, bro??" Now, I just give everyone the downward nod, its more professional and kinda boss like.

I've always thought of this as an old school move, but I catch a LOT of older guys giving me the "Wattup" upward nod.

NT whats your take on this? Which nod do you use in passing.

 

[kickstart]

Didn't realize there was a difference. I usually do the opposite of the person.

 

[Peep Game]

I realized over the years I give the downward nod to older people, probably like 35 and up, and the "wattup, bro (

)" to everybody else. It seems
pretty natural too. It's not like "someone is coming towards me, they look 45, I must nod down".

 

[cabron james 23]

I just wink

 

[GTA 809]

I do downward nod when im cheering over a drink but they are too far to clank glass. Smoove as hell imo.

 

[ohyeah10]

Upward to younger dudes and "bros." downward to the older gents

 

[Ube]

I give the sideways nod.

 

[gridebounca11]

what an interesting phenomenon. i also usually do upward nods to my peers and downwards to elders. im gonna start doing the opposite of this and see how my days go.

someone give the scientific name for this occurrence immediately.

 

[potus2028]

Upward to known folk, downward to simply acknowledge another human being's presence.

 

[KMante]

I do both. It kinda just happens. 



I do tend to nod down more, but I definitely nod up when it's the foolies though 

 

[oidreez]

Originally Posted by potus2028

Upward to known folk, downward to simply acknowledge another human being's presence.

 

[jthagreat]

ive been doin the downward nod exclusively now for a bout 5 years.

Not sure why i switched it up.

 

[ruxxx]

I find myself doing the downward nod a lot more now.

 

[grimey]

Down all day

 

[milestailsprowe]

For me upward is more fun
Downward is serious

I mostly do up

 

[vietstar]

Upward nod with the "What up man" to my peers, and proceeds to dap/pound. The latter...downward nod (usually without saying anything) to people I don't really know and it's more formal/respectful.

 

[6 Rings G.O.A.T.]

Upward nod with the piece sign..

 

[trasoul82]

Downward nod or just say the super-quiet "'sup" then dead the eye contact.

 

[airthompson]

Originally Posted by 6 rings MJ

Upward nod with the the bird piece sign..

 

[ValarMorghulis]

I'm mexican... so its upward

 

[beh235]

Originally Posted by potus2028

Upward to known folk, downward to simply acknowledge another human being's presence.

This.

 

[send one]

Upward to everyone.

I find the downward nod somewhat submissive.

 

[All Ready]

downward if i know you and respect you

upward if i didn't know you or don't respect you

 

[odog24]

up for the bros and down for the elders

 

[solidsnake]

Upwards, rarely downwards