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  1. Giving dap - Wikipedia

    Giving dap can refer to presenting many kinds of positive nonverbal communication between two people, ranging from a brief moment of simple bodily contact to a complicated routine of hand …

  2. How to Dap Someone Up: Steps & Etiquette - wikiHow

    Mar 10, 2025 · The dap is a fun, custom handshake that shows solidarity between 2 people. To dap someone up, give your friend a fist bump or pound hug—extend your hand out, interlock …

  3. The Unique History Of The Dap Handshake - NewsOne

    Jun 28, 2024 · Handshakes have long served as symbols of greeting, agreement, and camaraderie across cultures. However, within certain communities, particularly in African …

  4. Five on the Black Hand Side: Origins and Evolutions of the Dap

    Sep 22, 2014 · The dap and the black power handshake, which evolved from the dap, were important symbols of black consciousness, identity, and cultural unity throughout black America.

  5. The art of dap – the Gauntlet

    Oct 10, 2025 · A Dap is defined as a modern handshake, a friendly gesture of greeting, agreement, or solidarity between two people. This audible, dramatic grasping of hands …

  6. Black History: The Legacy of the Dap Handshake - LinkedIn

    Feb 20, 2025 · The Dap is more than just a handshake; it is a symbol of solidarity, survival, and the unyielding creativity of people who have consistently turned adversity into art.

  7. The Modern Handshake: How to Dap Someone Up With Confidence

    Nov 11, 2025 · At its core, dapping up refers to a stylized form of greeting, primarily involving hands, but often incorporating other body language cues. Unlike a quick, formal shake, a dap …

  8. The Proper Way to Give a Dap: 3 Easy Styles - Digest From Experts

    Apply the three ways of dapping someone up in this guide as they are commonly accepted, and let your friends guide you towards the details of a specific group dap if needed.

  9. The Unique History Of The Dap Handshake – DJRo

    Handshakes have long served as symbols of greeting, agreement, and camaraderie across cultures. However, within certain communities, particularly in African American culture, a …

  10. The Unique History Of The Dap Handshake – EWC Communication

    Handshakes have long served as symbols of greeting, agreement, and camaraderie across cultures. However, within certain communities, particularly in African American culture, a …