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Old 05-06-2004, 12:30 AM   #10
wolf
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There is a lot of ritualized posturing in Maori ceremony. There are particular stances for greeting, for confrontation, for joy, etc.

Makes it quite clear to other maori what you're on about.

Leaves everyone else clueless.

Image is everything.
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