Echoes.

I keep telling you folks that living here means a whole ‘nother kind of folk to get used to.

But you keep thinking I’m exaggerating.

Well. I have proof! It was documented on the news! Actual proof!

An excerpt from a wmctv.com news story:
“His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in Memphis Tuesday to receive the National Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Award.

It is his first visit to Memphis and will be remembered for many reasons including the way he was greeted by the city’s mayor – complete with fist bumps.

It seemed like an ordinary walk in the park, but this walk was taken by an extraordinary man, requiring extra security from the air, water, and on the ground.

Both Shelby County Mayor Wharton and Memphis Mayor Pro Tem Lowery were on hand to greet His Holiness. Mayor Lowery told the Dalai Lama, ‘Here we also have a tradition,’ as he showed His Holiness how to fist bump. ‘You say you’ve got a sense of humor,’ Lowery said, ‘I’ve always wanted to say Hello Dalai.’”

Yes.
Fist bumps and Hello Dalai.