kalmamas
Kalmamas is a term used in speculative ethnography to describe a core social norm among the fictional Kalmaran people. The concept centers on calmness, careful listening, and deliberate speech as foundations of interpersonal and communal relations.
Etymology and scope: The word is presented as a construct within the Kalmaran lexicon, combining elements translated
Practices: In disputes, kalmamas requires a formal pause period during which participants refrain from rapid responses.
Rituals and settings: Kalmamas rituals occur at community assemblies and during harvest festivals, often signaled by
Cultural role and modern usage: Within the fictional setting, kalmamas is seen as a social technology that