Making a respectful gesture, usually by raising your hand to your forehead, or greeting someone formally.
From Latin 'salutare,' meaning 'to wish health to.' The gesture and greeting are both meant to acknowledge someone's well-being.
Military salutes have elaborate protocols—the angle, hand position, and duration all matter—because they're ceremonial communication that shows respect through precise physical language!
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