Tearful salutation

In relation to North America, the habit was widespread in the region between the headwaters of the Mississippi River and the coast of Texas, especially among the Kaddö group and the Sioux Indians.

[4][3] Among the Tupinambá people, the tearful salutation occurred when a foreigner or a tribe member absent for more than four days approached the host's dwelling.

The guest would then lie down in a hammock; subsequently, the women of the dwelling gathered around, embracing him, placing their hands on his shoulders, neck, and knees, and covering his face with their hair.

Fritz Krause [de] found the existence of the tearful salutation among the Carajás and the Kaiapós as well; relatives, upon meeting, remain silent and avoid looking at each other for a few minutes, and women cry for a brief period of time.

The Oiampis, when encountering someone who has been absent for some time, turn their backs and remain silent for about ten minutes, indicating a trace of the practice.