salimbag says: Touching the head is indeed an insult in some cultures, much of SE Asia comes to mind, but is respectful in others. For example, among the Masai it is expected for an adult to touch a child’s head upon greeting. Children quietly wait until a hand has been placed on their head before they then respectfully speak to an adult, just like Calvin, right? (anthropologist)
Well you are wrong about SE Asia, or even most part of it. Of course people don’t go touching uninvited in most cultures.
Touching head implies one is bigger/grater than the other in general. Of course, I can touch your head salimbag ;)
:)