The Universal Things, Says an Anthropologist

Humorous insults. Gossip. Lying.
Numbers.
Stories and the telling of stories.
Categorizing.
Either/Or distinctions.
Possessions. Envy.
The smile of a friendly greeting, crying, and coy flirtation with the eyes.
Rituals.
Fear of snakes. Fondness for sweets.
Powerful sexual jealousy.
Dreaming and interpreting dreams.
Gifts of things.
 
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